Thomas Savidge
Money First, People Last?
“Higher corporate tax rates will bring about exactly what people like Senator Hawley fear: the control of the market in the hands of a few key players by means of force.” ~Thomas Savidge
Why Does the Federal Government Borrow?
“Policymakers have an incentive to finance spending with money printing and debt to hide the cost of spending from taxpayers. These costs cannot be hidden forever, though.” ~Thomas Savidge
Texas Continues to Push Back Against ESG, But Is It Enough?
“The TPSF manages funds designated for education on behalf of Texas taxpayers. If the funds have lower returns because of asset managers’ ESG crusades, Texas taxpayers are on the hook.” ~Paul Mueller and Thomas Savidge
Taxpayer Rights Revival in California
“With inflation shrinking the purchasing power of their dollar and faced with higher tax bills because of ‘bracket creep,’ taxpayers are starting to push back against wasteful government spending again.” ~Thomas Savidge
Take the Government Out of GDP
“Tax revenues are harvested from private citizens by means of coercion and extractive measures… Paying taxes to remain free of incarceration or not face withering financial penalties is hardly indicative of cooperative exchange. ” ~Tom Savidge and Peter C. Earle
Dynamic Pricing Puts the “Fast” Back in Fast Food
“By offering lower prices in off-peak hours, Wendy’s would be able to attract more customers overall, thus charging lower prices on average, even if prices during peak periods were higher than what they charge now.” Thomas Savidge and Louis Rouanet
Public Choice Sheds Light on the Bipartisan Tax Deal
“If Congress really wanted to give taxpayers relief, it could have let Americans keep more of the money they earn, instead of having Americans jumping through hurdles to claim deductions with the hope of getting some of their money back.” ~Thomas Savidge
Debt and Unfunded Liabilities
“Unfunded liabilities stress state and local budgets and signal painful future tax increases just as much as bond obligations. Government debt is growing rapidly at all levels.” ~Tom Savidge
