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  • January 26, 2012 | Article
    The Buffett Ruse

    Wall Street Journal

    The new 30% capital gains rate would be the developed world's third highest behind only Denmark and Chile, according to the American Council for Capital Formation. This is on top of the 35% corporate rate that is already the second highest rate in the world after Japan.

  • January 25, 2012 | Op-Ed
    ACCF Scholar Op-Ed: Economics for the Long Run

    Wall Street Journal

    Individuals should be free to decide what to produce and consume, and their decisions should be made within a predictable policy framework based on the rule of law.

  • December 21, 2011 | Op-Ed
    Op-ed: Sharing Lady Gaga's Desperate Dealings With The Greedy Tax Man

    Forbes

    If Lady Gaga recognizes and espouses the unfairness of our tax system, then the first drink is on me and the first shot is to make our tax system smarter, starting with rates.

  • December 20, 2011 | Op-Ed
    Will Tax Reform Work?

    International Economy Magazine

    Lower taxes rates will truly spur economic decisions, grow the economy and generate more needed revenue for our treasury.

  • November 29, 2011 | Article
    Nuclear Exit Comes With Costs

    Wall Street Journal

    "Phasing out nuclear power in Switzerland will have harsh consequences for economic and job growth due to the very likely large increase in electricity prices," says Margo Thorning, chief economist at the American Council for Capital Formation, a U.S. think tank.

  • November 23, 2011 | Article
    ACCF Scholar op-ed: It's Still Possible to Cut Spending-Here's How

    Wall Street Journal

     

    ACCF Scholar Glenn Hubbard notes that The obvious place to begin spending cuts is the repeal of ObamaCare. We also need to empower the states, streamline the federal government and modernize Medicare and Social Security.

     

  • November 3, 2011 | Op-Ed
    ACCF Scholar op-ed: The GOP Candidates Square Off on Taxes

    Wall Street Journal

    The proposals range from modest to bold. All include lower rates, which will stimulate growth