Tag #Economic Policy

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Misapplication of Trade Deficit Research Justifies Trump's Harmful Tariffs

A research paper suggesting that a country with a trade deficit could benefit from tariffs was cited by the Trump administration to justify its trade policies; however, the paper's authors dispute this application, asserting that Trump's tariffs are excessive and harmful.

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Merz Set to Become German Chancellor Amidst Geopolitical Shifts and Domestic Criticism

Following Germany's February 23rd election, 69-year-old Friedrich Merz is set to become Chancellor after forming a coalition government. His plans include a massive increase in defense spending, a shift in German foreign policy towards greater independence from the US, and a tougher stance on immigr...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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German Coalition Unveils Stricter Welfare, Immigration Policies

Germany's Union and SPD coalition plan stricter welfare rules, a two-year family reunification freeze for subsidiary protection status refugees, and a voluntary military service model, alongside tax cuts and energy policy changes.

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House Republicans Push Budget Plan Amidst Conservative Backlash

House Republicans are voting on a budget blueprint that includes trillions in tax cuts and increased spending, facing opposition from conservatives who deem the spending cuts insufficient; the plan also includes a debt ceiling increase and attempts to protect Trump's tariffs.

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French Government Cuts Funding for Job-Placement Programs

The French government's 2025 budget includes an €80 million reduction in funding for economic inclusion programs supporting nearly 300,000 job seekers, jeopardizing the effectiveness of job training and potentially increasing long-term costs.

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Turkey's 134.2 Billion TL Real Income Loss Prompts Call for Emergency Minimum Wage Increase

DEM Party Diyarbakır MP Sevilay Çelenk proposed an emergency mid-year minimum wage increase in Turkey due to a 134.2 billion TL real income loss in the first quarter of 2025, affecting workers, public employees, and pensioners, and calling for quarterly adjustments to combat inflation.

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No Poverty
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The Shift of Retirement Responsibility and the Current Crisis

In 1975, General Battery stopped funding its pension plan due to economic hardship, a decision that shifted retirement savings responsibility to employees and contributed to the current retirement crisis, marked by widespread guilt and self-blame among retirees.

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Whitmer Proposes Bipartisan Manufacturing Strategy, Criticizes Trump Tariffs

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer presented a national manufacturing strategy in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, advocating for bipartisan cooperation to boost domestic production and address President Trump's tariffs, which she criticized for raising costs and reducing jobs.

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Misuse of Economic Research in Justifying Trump's Tariffs

Researchers Pau S. Pujolas and Jack Rossbach's study on trade wars, cited by the White House to justify President Trump's tariffs, is being misinterpreted; Pujolas argues the model's parameters and the actual tariffs imposed differ significantly, potentially causing a global recession.

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China Unveils Plan to Optimize Employment for 10 Million+ Annual College Graduates

China issued a guideline to optimize its talent cultivation and supply system to support the high-quality employment of over 10 million annual college graduates by establishing a nationwide employment services network within 3-5 years, addressing mismatches between supply and demand in the job marke...

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Manageritalia's 80th Anniversary: Emphasizing Collaboration for Italy's Economic Future

Manageritalia celebrated its 80th anniversary in Rome, highlighting the crucial role of managers in Italy's economic transformation and emphasizing collaboration between businesses, government, and managers to navigate current economic challenges and future technological advancements.

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Greece Suspends Criminal Prosecutions for Citizens with Regulated Public Debt

The Greek government will suspend criminal prosecutions for individuals with public debt who have payment arrangements; prosecution is suspended during the plan and eliminated upon full repayment, aiming to help citizens and improve debt collection.

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