Cato scholars examine federal, state, and local spending and tax issues from a limited government perspective. They explore the benefits of lower-rate tax systems, the distortions caused by government spending, and the dangers of rising debt. A guiding principle for budget policy is federalism, the idea that federal activities should be limited and that most government activities are better handled by the states.
Tax and Budget Policy
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A Big-Spending Divided Congress
Housing Prices, Supply, and Innovation
Bill Weld cites his grade on Cato Institute’s Fiscal Policy Report Card on WMUR’s Conversations with the Candidate
Cato Institute’s New York Times stimulus ad is cited on The Larry Elder Show
Reporters Accept Illogical Gas Tax Narrative
David B. Kopel discusses sales tax on feminine products in Colorado on CPTV’s Colorado Inside Out
A.I. Needed to Decipher Tax Code
Jeffrey A. Miron discusses taxing the rich on CNBC’s Squawk Box
Chris Edwards’ article, “Let’s Stop Bashing Billionaires — They Are Making Our Lives Better,” is cited on WISN’s The Jay Weber Show
Why Europe Axed Its Wealth Taxes
Cato Institute’s Carbon Tax Temperature-Savings Calculator is cited on WIBA’s The Vicki McKenna Show
What Federal Spending to Cut?
Ryan Bourne discusses capitalism and socialism on FBN’s WSJ at Large with Gerry Baker
David B. Kopel discusses excess tax revenue on CPTV’s Colorado Inside Out