The World This Week: 13th March
Consumer and Business Behaviour
China to continue subsidising electric vehicles as the post Covid-19 recovery begins
After coming to a grinding halt in February this year, the Chinese economy is open again and gradually returning to normality. The first sign of this is that the air is hazy once again, which […]
Aggregate Demand and Supply
US Congress passes $900 billion Covid-19 relief bill – so where’s all that cash going?
After months of intense negotiations, the American government looks finally set to inject billions of dollars into the US economy. The so-called “Covid-19 relief bill” should do exactly what it says on the tin: providing […]
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Global Wealth Tax: A Potential $2 Trillion Boost for Climate Action
Governments worldwide could raise over $2 trillion by adopting Spain’s wealth tax model, according to the Tax Justice Network. This additional revenue could play a crucial role in funding climate transition initiatives. The concept of […]