Taxation Linked to Unemployment Losses and Growth
Troy Lanigan argues payroll taxes by federal and provincial governments reduce employment and output. Citing Bank of Canada data, he estimates a 1 percent drop in employment in 1993 and a $21 billion hit to growth from higher payroll taxes. He calls for cutting payroll taxes to spur work and tax revenues.
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Minimal wage rise not harming jobs say economists
Vancouver letter argues that moderate increases in the US minimum wage show little to no job loss and may boost employment in some areas. Cites Harvard economist Richard Freeman, notes historic freezes reduced buying power and inequality, and urges indexing to prevent future declines. Terrie Hendrickson End Legislated Poverty.
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