The Beacon – 31 March 2009
From taxes to health care to the recession to the Great Depression, there's a little history, a little reflection and a little wishful thinking in this edition of The Beacon.
Great Myths of the Great Depression
In this 15 minute video, Dr. Lawrence Reed, President of the Foundation for Economic Education, discusses the myths surrounding the Great Depression.
Ten Lessons for the Recession
New Zealand's Sir Roger Douglas with lessons on how to stimulate economic growth in this recession.
Gov’t wage freeze questioned
A two year freeze on public sector wages is part of the latest New Brunswick budget. AIMS Research Manager Bobby O'Keefe suggests wage freezes are not a great economic tool. However, public sector workers in that province will still see an increase in wages, because the government is also lowering income taxes.
The road to lower taxes leads to New Brunswick
The plan to lower taxes in New Brunswick takes a page out of AIMS own work on such public policy. In this op-ed that appeared in the Globe and Mail, AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill explains how tax cuts can do more to stimulate the economy than infrastructure spending.
NB will see your stimulus and raise you, tax relief
New Brunswick's plan to lower taxes is in line with research presented by AIMS that shows lowering income tax is a better way to stimulate the economy. This op-ed by AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill that appeared in several provincial daily newspapers shows why this tax policy is a major boost to New Brunswick.
Toward some good ol’ common sense
Alec Bruce a columnist for the Times & Transcript based his weekly column on the new tax program the New Brunswick government just announced. He says he agrees with AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill that this was a great step forward for the province.
Market Studies Institute Calls Budget Way to Self Sufficiency
AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill was featured in an interview on CHSJ radio in Saint John, New Brunswick discussing the provincial budget. He calls it a positive step on the road to self-sufficiency.
N.B. cuts taxes, runs deficit to spur economy
The New Brunswick Liberal government has a plan for self-sufficiency by 2026. Its 2009 budget that includes a plan to lower taxes is a step in the right direction according to AIMS Executive Vice President Charles Cirtwill.
Across-the-board tax cuts ‘good news’ for N.B. economy, say critics
New Brunswick's new plan to lower taxes over the next four years has everyone talking. AIMS Executive Vice-President Charles Cirtwill says the province has made itself far more competitive in the economy.