July 8, 2011

2011-08-09T17:59:48-04:00

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Participants debated for and against the implementation of a financial transaction tax on trades of stocks, bonds, derivatives and other investments. They focused on the need to improve revenues to reduce deficit spending, how the taxes have been used in other countries, and the potential impact on the economy.

A financial transaction tax is a small tax placed on a specific type of financial transaction.

Participants debated for and against the implementation of a financial transaction tax on trades of stocks, bonds, derivatives and other… read more