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If things are booming, does the economy need tax cuts?

Marielle Segarra Oct 11, 2017
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If things are booming, does the economy need tax cuts?

Marielle Segarra Oct 11, 2017
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In a tweet today, President Trump today took credit for the run-up in the stock market since the election. Then the president went on to say that “if Congress gives us the massive tax cuts (and reform) I am asking for, those numbers will grow by leaps and bounds.” Is there any evidence that the GOP tax plan will lead to more stock gains?

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