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Climate change is arguably the most relevant and impactful current event. Both its effects and countermeasures are felt globally, and many countries have begun implementing policies and goals in hopes of nullifying its impacts. Environmental catastrophes such as rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions are a direct result of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and are on course to continue worsening if emissions don't dramatically decline.
If you happened to watch the NBA Draft Lottery last month (or heard about it at a later date), a particular detail about how top picks are assigned likely stood out to you. I'm talking about the choice to use a weighted lottery that favors the worst teams instead of guaranteeing them top picks, which seems somewhat counterproductive to the draft's goal of helping the worst teams improve through access to the best incoming talent. However, a look into the draft's history reveals that what seems to be a poor choice is, in fact, a necessary modification that strengthens the league by addressing a key economic issue that lies at the heart of our history, modern policy systems, and more.
This week, we will look at the ever-exciting topic of taxes in preparation for a journey into the politics of tax reform.
Let’s say you put a tax on carbon emissions to try and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the US and save the planet. But how hurtful would a tax like this be on the U.S. economy?
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How trickle down economics may not be all it's cracked up to be; a few words on a Trump economy.
