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Behavioral Economics and Behavioral Finance Manifesto

Steve Shu Consulting

As 2014 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on various books, presentations, research, tools and solutions, software and applications that I’ve been involved with and organizations I’ve been consulting to over the years. Behavioral Economics General Management Innovation Behavioral Finance Behavioral Science Nudge'

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Scranton Needs 117% Property Tax Hike to Balance Budget

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Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. The Pennsylvania Economy League projects Scranton could be looking at $18 million deficit, 117 percent tax hike in 2014. Scranton taxpayers could face a 117 percent increase in taxes next year as the citys finances continue to spiral out of control.

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Taxed to the Point of No Recovery; France Plans Tougher "Exit Tax"

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The exit tax was established in 1999, repealed in 2005, then reintroduced in the first Amended Finance Act for 2011. billion in 2011 and €11.7 Despite the tough stance, the measure is expected to have very little impact on the public finances. The article also notes that Sarkozy increased tax revenue by €16.2

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Expect to Be Paid in Spain? This Year? By the Government? Then Take a Haircut!

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billion has been allocated to settle unpaid debts to suppliers for outstanding bills prior to December 31, 2011. The remaining money will be paid starting January 1, 2014 and shall come primarily from Treasury reserves and surpluses that have accumulated in the various issues of bonds and notes recent months.

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Expect Another "Bad Bank.

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Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. billion euros (management costs over the interests of balance financed 92% with debt), one does not have to be a whiz to guess that unless some fantasy book scene happens, Sareb losses in 2013 will be hundreds of millions of euros. 2011-12-20: Capital Account.

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Portugal Uncorks Bottle of.

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Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. Portugal was plunged into crisis last week after Paulo Portas, leader of the junior coalition party, resigned as foreign minister less than 24 hours after Vítor Gaspar also quit as finance minister amid tensions caused by government austerity policies. Mish Audio Video.

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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: IMF "Baseline Scenario.

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Get Involved The State of the Unions Finances: A Citizens Guide. downturn that the IMF expects the country to suffer this year, the average growth for the Spanish economy between 2014 and 2018 will be 0.6%. Projections 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018. Strategist News : Best Business Blogs 2011. -->.