Economist Arthur Laffer is touted as a go-to source of wisdom by conservative think tanks and corporate lobby groups in Washington state. But a recent report shows his economic prescriptions are more likely to hurt than heal our economy.
Economist Arthur Laffer is touted as a go-to source of wisdom by conservative think tanks and corporate lobby groups in Washington state. But a recent report shows his economic prescriptions are more likely to hurt than heal our economy.
Complaints about the minimum wage are a favorite refrain among so–called small business advocates like the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). But their argument’s fatal flaw is the assumption that happier workers and higher profits are mutually exclusive. According to…
The National Federation of Independent Businesses is ignoring survey results from its own members in order to oppose a minimum wage increase. The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) has already been criticized for its opposition to the Affordable Care…
The National Federation of Independent Businesses calls itself the “voice of small business” as it argues against closing corporate tax loopholes and against higher taxes for millionaires. That’s odd, because 75% of small business owners say it harms their business…
