IB Economics HL 2010-2012

about how tax cuts for lower income households results in higher taxes on more wealthy families.

about how students just graduating are havign troubble finging jobs.

Because of America's progressive income tax system and many rebates and exemptions, nearly 47% of Americans did not qualify to pay federal income tax in 2009.

The article is about the plan which will increase income taxes from 2% to 2.25% in order not to lay-off any security officers.

income tax raised in Scotland

This article talks about how income taxes are rising and how this could be a problem for single-parent families. However it is stated that they are still receiving government benefits.

This article talks about how specialized education (in core areas) are mandatory to "cope with future requirements and serve the market trends in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi".

This article talks about the rise in interest rates (by the Reserve Bank of India) to tackle the rising inflation rate.

This article is about both labour force and labour market.

The article is about the demand of the workers for an increase in their wages. They expect an announcement on the Labour Day but the government seems reluctant.

The recent labor protests (and counter-protests) in Wisconsin are part of a long tradition of politicians letting public unions take the heat for government fiscal woes.

The article discusses rallies by labor unions in Hawaii after the government cut some public employee benefits in order to reduce the deficit. The unions are worried that the limitations on their collective bargaining rights that occurred in Wisconsin will spread.

This article talks about how the Jamaican government should be cautious of spending "too much" money on education while not "creating jobs for citizens". It is an interesting topic as education could lead to creating jobs for people but at the same time the less fortunate who cannot afford education will not have jobs.

Education creates skills, places to exercise these skills within the country are also important, otherwise another economy will benefit from the increased spending.

since there's a deficit, Obama urged to cut government spending and impose tax.

Needs to fill up the government coffers, I believe.

This article discusses potential increases in Japanese government spending on reconstruction and recovery of nuclear plants. This increased spending could help to counter some of the decreases in AD caused by the earthquake.

This may be good news for the Japanese economy, especially after the recent twin disaster.

The article is about the EU spending increase and the UK's objection to that.

The might have some right as this might cause problems.

Paul Ryan's budget dramatically reduces the size of the federal government over the long run, which could be incredibly bullish for economic growth in the United States.

Maybe they don't want to crowd out private investment now that the economy is moving to recovery?