Le Figaro: United Kingdom: tax increases to finance “whatever the cost”

Dr Kamiar Mohaddes, University Senior Lecturer in Economics & Policy, comments on UK’s Budget in Le Figaro. “Despite vaccine rollout in advanced economies, this health crisis is far from over as the global economy is facing the biggest shock since the Great Depression,” Kamiar comments. “I understand that the government does not want to look like it is spending irresponsibly, but this is not the time to worry about the budget deficit and government debt, we should focus on the recovery and stimulating growth”. (subs)

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