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There's really no argument for extending the estate tax exemption. Read More
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Trump ratchets up trade pressure… a new August 1 deadline… are trade deals coming within 48 hours?… how to trade the market at record... Read More
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Corporate activism traditionally meant businesses lobbying for policies favorable to their economic interests—such as lower corporate taxes, favorable regulations, or profitable trade policies. Today, however, it increasingly signifies something more divisive and economically damaging. Recent controversies involving Disney, Anheuser-Busch, and Target illustrate a troubling trend: corporation... Read More
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