Clinton

Hillary Clinton’s Off-the-Mark Proposal to Encourage More Patient Investors

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has proposed to radically rejigger top capital gains tax rates to encourage investors to take a longer-term perspective. But I think she’s misdiagnosed the problem and, even if she’s right, the proposal won’t work as she expects. Her idea: Give

July 28, 2015Leonard E. Burman

Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms: TaxVox

How Progressive is Obama’s Tax Policy?

Has President Obama’s tax policy reduced income inequality? It depends on what you are comparing it to. White House Council of Economic Advisors chief Jason Furman claims that President Obama’s tax policies have sharply reduced inequality. Today’s Washington Post Wonkblog featured some new tables

July 23, 2014Leonard E. Burman