Birthday Boasts: 2015

I seem to have missed the annual boastfest last year, but I will put in a few words this time. (For those interested, you can find the original set here and a 2013 sequel.)

Financial Transactions Taxes

First, one of big five predictions of things to come seems to be happening. The idea of a financial transactions tax (FTT) has made it into polite circles. Two of the declared presidential candidates openly support it, with long-time proponent Bernie Sanders leading the way. The Tax Policy Cent...