Larry Summers and Natasha Sarin on U.S. economy, tax policy and national debt

With nearly $3 trillion of tax cuts slated to expire next year, there are renewed questions about the future of the U.S. tax code and how the American economy can grow in fiscally responsible ways. On ... Read More

About the sharing economy

The sharing economy is another area that presents SMEs with challenges as well as opportunities. THE SHARING economy has become a trendy word. It’s an umbrella term with a range of meanings ... Read More

Sharing economy spells opportunity for insurers

“Sharing economy platforms have transformed entire industries because they’ve rejected the status quo and challenged the way we think about once traditional goods and services. Read More

Biden's tax-hike plan would cost the US economy nearly 800K jobs

President Biden has pitched an array of tax hikes targeting corporations and wealthy Americans, but the steeper levies could weigh on the already-fragile U.S. economy, according to the Tax Foundation. Read More

Tax collection shows resilience despite economic climate

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) collected a record gross total of R2.155-trillion for the 2023/24 fiscal year – a R54-billion increase in revenue collection. According to SARS ... Read More

FY24 indirect tax collection exceed estimates

The indirect tax collection for FY24 has exceeded the revised estimates (RE) of Rs 14.84 lakh crore, helped by a record GST mop-up, a top government official said. The gross GST mop-up for FY24 ... Read More

Business and Economy

The need to increase affordable and general housing stock in Nevada is undeniable as we face a severe housing shortage and mounting affordability challenges. Nora Aguirre, who was born in Mexico ... Read More

China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness persisted HONG KONG -- China’s economy grew ... Read More

Reengineering the Sharing Economy

The current sharing economy suffers from system-wide deficiencies even as it produces distinctive benefits and advantages for some participants. The first generation of sharing markets has left us to ... Read More

China's Economy Grew 5.3% in First Quarter, Beating Expectations, Though Weak Spots Remain

China's Economy Grew 5.3% in First Quarter, Beating Expectations, Though Weak Spots Remain HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help ... Read More