Arthur Laffer
Arthur Laffer is a renowned American economist best known for his role in developing the Laffer Curve, which illustrates the relationship between tax rates and tax revenue. He served as an economic advisor to President Ronald Reagan and is regarded as a key figure in the supply-side economics movement. Laffer has been influential in shaping economic policy discussions in the United States, especially regarding taxation and government spending. His recent comments have focused on the implications of tariffs on the automotive industry and the potential benefits for companies like Tesla.
Born on Aug 17, 1940 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,495 | $54,000 | 39$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 8,157 | $40,000 | 28$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,146,751 | 10,652 | $94,000 | 67$ |
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Uruguay:
Arthur Laffer is known for sketching the Laffer Curve on a napkin to illustrate his argument for tax cuts.
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Bolivia:
Arthur Laffer illustrated his economic theory on a napkin during a meeting with Dick Cheney.
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Mexico:
Arthur Laffer stated that tariffs without modifications could add significant costs to vehicles.
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United Kingdom:
Arthur Laffer is an economist known for the Laffer curve, which argues that cutting taxes could raise revenues.
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United Kingdom:
Arthur Laffer is a conservative economist who Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Bulgaria:
Arthur Laffer warns that rising car prices will lead households to cut spending on other things.
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Pakistan:
Conservative supply-side economist Arthur Laffer wrote that as vehicle affordability decreases, households may begin prioritizing other areas of their budget.
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Guatemala:
Arthur Laffer warned that the recently announced 25% import tariffs by President Donald Trump would increase the prices of foreign vehicles.
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