John Phelan

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  • Aug 12, 2025
    Decades of reckless budgeting drove away the city's tax base. In 1975, bond markets effectively ruled the city bankrupt.
  • Jul 9, 2025
    Economists find state income tax rates impact the performance of professional sports teams. Athletes, like many Americans, relocate with tax liability in mind.
  • Jun 10, 2025
    Despite promises of integration, the European Union remains riddled with costly trade restrictions, including tariffs as high as Trump's.