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 (85 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 162,177 | $21,000,000 | 10,289$ |
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,888 | $1,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| Totals | 2 | 369,007,889 | 198,065 | $22,700,000 | 11,894$ |
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Canada:
Arthur Laffer is known for the economic theory that suggests raising tax rates beyond a certain point can decrease revenue.
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United States:
Former Reagan and Trump economic adviser Arthur Laffer argues that an independent Fed hasn't worked.
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Italy:
Arthur Laffer advised Trump to avoid sending checks to citizens and instead lower a tax on labor.
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Kenya:
The Laffer Curve, often attributed to American economist Arthur Laffer, suggests that higher tax rates can lead to decreased total tax revenue.
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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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