Word: spurs
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...that he claims will increase the efficiency of the economy and lead to higher growth without increasing the tax burden on the middle class. Sadly, the facts do not support such optimistic conclusions. In reality, Forbes' flat tax would either substantially increase the budget deficit and thereby fail to spur economic growth or increase the tax burden on most Americans. Yet Forbes has consistently failed to point out these facts to the American people, a failure that we must not excuse...
Optimistic that the Federal Reserve Board will soon cut interest rates to spur a sluggish economy, investors pushed the Dow Jones industrial average further into record territory Monday. The Dow rose 33.23 to end the day at 5,304.98. The New York Stock Exchange composite index gained 1.36 to finish at 334.20. On the Big Board, advancers led decliners 1,322 to 969, with 793 unchanged. The technology-heavy Nasdaq composite index rose 1.37 to close at 1,042.33. The Standard & Poor's 500 stocks gained 2.59 to 624.21. The American Stock Exchange market value index gained 2.42 to close...
...left. In 1981 he finally captured the presidency with the promise of an economic renaissance for the recession-bound country. In power for the first time since 1936, the Socialists launched a veritable revolution, nationalizing banks, raising the minimum wage and installing a wealth tax. Though these moves did spur consumer-driven growth, they also led to runaway inflation, a spiraling trade deficit and a sagging franc. Less than two years into the revolution, Mitterrand imposed stringent austerity measures to shore up the franc, ultimately turning his back on leftist economics. In foreign policy, Mitterrand, though instinctively hostile...
When asked how he might enact his proposal. Bradley said he hopes to spur on-going grassroots reform by creating a "narrative" by which to discuss today's political issues...
RETAIL WORKERS Sluggish sales spur major layoffs, topping 300 per business...