All Donald Marron
A tax on high heels?High heels can exert a heavy toll on the body, and are often uncomfortable and unsafe. Should they be taxed?
Fiscal policy and the importance of word choiceIn economic policy debates, lawmakers have to be very careful about the language they choose.
Why finance heads shouldn't be judged by the marketThe problem is that incentive compensation based on financial performance does a lousy job of distinguishing skill from luck.
How to design a coherent tax systemOur code is too complex, unfair, and economically harmful. Fixing it will take a heightened level of care.
What we need to fix in the corporate tax codeOur corporate tax system maximizes the degree to which corporate managers have to worry about taxes when making business decisions, but limits the revenue that the government actually collects.
Five principles for fixing America's tax systemAmerica’s tax system is needlessly complicated, economically harmful, and often unfair. Here are my five principles for the ideal tax system.
How would the 'Buffett rule' affect marginal tax rates?The 'Buffett rule' – a minimum tax rate on millionaires – wouldn't have much effect on wages and salaries, but it would greatly impact capital gains.
Do federal workers get paid more than private ones?According to a new study, the answer is yes. But there are a few factors that level the field.
Can one professor teach 500,000 students at once?Former Stanford professor Sebastian Thrun has already taught a class of 160,000. Now he's aiming to teach 500,000 students.
The days of the 15 percent tax rate are numberedThe top tax rate on long-term capital gains is currently 15 percent. That’s why Mitt Romney is talking so much about his tax returns. Often overlooked is the fact that the days of the 15 percent tax rate are numbered.
The natural gas glut is reshaping electricity marketsWind, nuclear, and coal all look expensive compared to natural gas generation.
Gap between oil and natural gas prices widensAs oil prices continue to rise, the idea of natural gas as a primary fuel source gains appeal
Jobs picture improves, but there's still a long way to goThe job market is slowly getting better, but unemployment and underemployment remain very high.
How do consumers use engine efficiency? On bigger, faster cars.Engine efficiency has vastly improved in recent decades, but that has made cars bigger and faster, rather than more fuel-efficient
The devolution of America's think tanksOver the past 50 years, America's poltical think tanks have shifted towards political combat and away from nonpartisan research.
