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Banter #103: What is the X Tax?

May22nd
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

On the latest episode of AEI’s podcast, Banter, we sit down with AEI tax expert Alan Viard to talk about a new breed of consumption tax, which he calls the X tax. Don’t know what a consumption tax is? Not to worry – Alan walks through the basics of what a consumption tax is, the advantages of a consumption tax over an income tax system today, and what makes the X tax different form other consumption taxes. By the end of the episode, you’ll be able to talk consumption tax policy with the best of them! We promise, or your money back!

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Gorry, Nataraj: Tax individuals, not couples
Viard: Progressive Consumption Taxation: The X-Tax Revisited

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Banter #101: Tax Policy and the Nobel Prize

May2nd
2013 1 Comment Written by Stu

What will you do with your Nobel Prize Money? On the latest episode of Banter, AEI economist Aparna Mathur discusses the tax policy surrounding academic, scientific, and philanthropic prize winnings. America is the only country that taxes these earnings and as a result, many give their winnings to charity. Should these winners, who’ve contributed so much to society already, be allowed to keep the fruits of their labor or should they be encouraged to contribute to further social good? Plus, Stu and Andrew play a round of “guess the feminist critique.” Enjoy!

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Mathur: A ‘Genius’ Way to Avoid Taxes
Sommers: Take the test: Feminist shenanigans or satire?

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Banter #91: Are trillion dollar deficits sustainable?

Mar13th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of the AEI Banter podcast, AEI’s own Daniel Hanson sits down to answer whether or not trillion dollar deficits are sustainable for the US. While the GDP to deficit ratio may be high, there are other factors that enable the US to bear its current deficit. Daniel discusses what those factors are, what’s currently driving the deficit, and what the costs of decreasing the deficit would be. Daniel also compares America’s situation to that of several European nations, suggesting that things could be worse. What a silver lining!

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Entine - Is there really a science-based GMO controversy?
Hanson - Trillion-dollar deficits are sustainable for now, unfortunately
Aron - The Putin Doctrine

 

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Banter #90: The Culture of Competition

Mar7th
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

On the latest AEI Banter podcast, we talk about our country’s culture of competition, or the possible lack thereof. And competing for your ears are not one, but two guests! First off, AEI’s own Dan Rothschild discuss what exactly a culture of competition means. Next, AEI visiting fellow Tim Carney sit down to banter about his research into how regulation affects competition, how politicians often confuse being pro-business with pro-competition, and why a competitive society matters. He also gives us a little insight to what Rand Paul’s filibuster was like from the Senate Gallery yesterday. If all that wasn’t delicious enough, we discuss competition through the lens of food trucks! Tasty, tasty food trucks. Bon appetit!

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Culture of Competition
Timothy Carney’s Scholar Page

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Banter #88: Calvin Coolidge

Feb22nd
2013 Leave a Comment Written by Andrew

In the latest episode of AEI’s Banter, Stu and Andrew talk loudly about Silent Calvin Coolidge. Amity Shlaes, author of the new book, Coolidge, makes the case that the 30th president remains an important figure for us to learn from. She discusses his background, his rise to the presidency, what motivated him, and how his understanding of economics remains relevant today. Stu also takes a few minutes to discuss Jake Tapper’s book, The Outpost. Enjoy!

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Coolidge
The ‘Scrooge’ Who Begat Plenty
The OutPost

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Banter #72: A Nation of Takers

Oct9th
2012 2 Comments Written by Stu

In the latest episode of the Banter Podcast, AEI Scholar Nick Eberstadt sits down to discuss his new book, Nation of Takers, and talk all things entitlements – how the government’s role has changed, how large entitlements have grown, and how entitlements have changed the American character. Some of his findings might surprise you. Nick marshals an incredibly detailed knowledge of the economic and moral issues surrounding the country’s welfare programs, while still keeping the issues clear. Even Andrew manages to keep up. Look for his book out at the end of the month.

Show Notes:

Pre-Order: A Nation of Takers: America’s Entitlement Epidemic
WSJ Op Ed: Are entitlements corrupting us? Yes, American character is at stake
Nicholas Eberstadt’s AEI Scholar Page

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Banter #40: The one about trade! (It’s a big deal)

Jan19th
2012 1 Comment Written by Andrew

Stu and Andrew sit down with AEI trade experts Claude Barfield and Matt Jension to discuss industrial production chains. Okay, so Stu was a little skeptical on this one. But Claude and Matt know their stuff. They give us a fascinating overview on the multifaceted dimensions of international trade, trade theory, policies that are constructive and destructive to it, and some issues the US faces going forward. If you’re at all interested in our globalized economy, you’ll love this edition of Banter. Both Stu and I learned a lot and we’re sure you will too.

Claude and Matt’s Paper on Global Value Chains

Nick Schulz’s Article on SOPA/PIPA

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