The signal that he intended to slow down government spending was a powerful one, but the immediate effect on the budget was negligible. Of course, a government can also close a budget gap by raising taxes, but any sudden shift can significantly magnify the distortions that taxes cause.

Of course, a government can also close a budget gap by raising taxes, but any sudden shift can significantly magnify the distortions that taxes cause.

Can the situation get worse? Yes, it can much worse.

Yes, it can much worse.

In addition to reducing mortality, new medical techniques can also have a huge effect on the quality of life.

But no, their highest priority is to enact more tax cuts that will mainly benefit the rich.

At the same time, the Administration is calling for big increases in military spending.

But, more importantly, when private incomes fall, government social welfare expenditures rise, sparking a recovery in demand, output, investment, and employment.

Governments can enhance growth by increasing inclusiveness.

The reduction in tax collection can increase disposable income.

The dollar may weaken, and fears of inflation may become more pronounced.

But they also represent a potential way to increase GDP should overall demand decline significantly.

Greece s exit could shorten this timeline considerably.

The system could also severely reduce Internet speeds.

This figure could be much higher, the La Guajira Unicef Colombia Wayúu leader responded.

The US has at long last done some of this in adopting new and much higher standards for automobile fuel efficiency.

It can also provide technical expertise to Arab policymakers on debt management.

Regulatory policy can increase the efficiency of appliances, housing, and machinery.

First, it can increase the amount of promised financial assistance.

Making finance work should boost economic development significantly.

The incidence of corruption could well increase.

But one factor could bolster Abe s cause considerably.

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In many countries, tax reform has already significantly increased the share of direct taxes in overall revenue.

With rare bipartisan agreement, the Bush administration is proposing a substantial increase in benefits for the elderly. The proposed reforms may cost US taxpayers more than President Bush's massive tax cut of 2001, and one that implies a very significant redistribution from America's young to its old.

Instead, there is a complex misalignment problem too many autoworkers when too few people want new cars, for example that results in a decline in overall output. Thus, it is possible that increased government spending say, to boost car purchases could exacerbate the misalignment.

Thus, it is possible that increased government spending say, to boost car purchases could exacerbate the misalignment.

The mere existence of shareholder power to adopt such resolutions could well increase insiders incentives to target the corporation s political spending in ways that are consistent with shareholder interests.

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The volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries needs to be greatly increased and more evenly spread. About 80 of FDI in developing countries worldwide goes to just five economies China, Hong Kong, Korea, Brazil, and Mexico.

This is why I have long urged policymakers to increase significantly the amount of money invested in research and development of green energy alternatives. Now there is research that shows exactly how we can put this approach into action.

The volume of foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries needs to be greatly increased and more evenly spread.

To cover the costs of aging and maintain its position as an economic power, Europe must increase overall labor participation considerably.

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Myth 2 Free trade may increase economic prosperity, but it is bad for the working class.

Eliminating the planet s remaining trade barriers would increase global GDP by around US100 billion.

One is that the Fed could raise interest rates substantially faster than expected.

Seattle renters will need a larger increase in their income than renters in any other US metropolitan area just to keep up.

In the short run, there are very few Saudi Arabia the only OPEC producer with excess capacity could increase its output, and the US could use its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to increase the supply of oil.

Of course, Prodi could preserve a bipolar political system and thus increase the longevity of his government by either restoring a majoritarian electoral system or pressing ahead with other constitutional amendments designed to preserve government and coalition stability.

For example, better attribution forensics may enhance the role of punishment and better defenses through encryption may increase deterrence by denial.

Another route to improve consumption could be to offer households greater support . The global crisis has prompted China s government to push ahead with its social reform program.