The Economy

Here at the MarcDown Report we are strong believers in free market economics. In spite of the media barrage against free markets and capitalism in recent times, we continue to believe that low taxes and free markets create the best path to prosperity for Americans and people all over the globe.

 

Windfall Profits Tax – What is a Windfall?
By Marc Smith
October 16, 2009 1:05pm

Nancy Pelosi again mentioned a windfall profits tax on health insurance companies to help cover the cost of healthcare reform.  These ideas have been floated in the past, most recently against oil companies for the price of oil and therefore gasoline in the summer of 2008. I think this is a horrendous idea…Keep Reading.

 

Oh, The Taxes We Pay
September 23, 2009 12:05pm

I was looking at my Verizon home phone bill the other day. I continue to pay $63.99/month for the privilege of having a home phone even though I essentially have no need for one. So, I decided to see exactly what I was paying for…Keep Reading