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Can Hungarians be taxed back to health?

Monday, July 18th, 2011

The Hungarian Parliament has passed the so-called “chips tax” on unhealthy food. The government expects Hungarians to lead healthier lives as a result, but the extra tax may also have a negative impact on Hungarian producers. Right-wing commentators also question why, if the government is so interested in improving our health, it withdrew plans to increase the tax on tobacco products. READ MORE

The pendulum of economic policy

Monday, July 11th, 2011

A libertarian-minded economist disputes the Government’s claim that it is pursuing a completely new and unorthodox economic policy. READ MORE