Scott Morrison’s tax cuts are based on an American theory of economics trialled in the 1970s. But the evidence since suggests trickle-down economics does not work. Mike Seccombe on why the Coalition perseveres with its reforms.

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Reagan "voodoo" at the budget's heart in The Saturday Paper

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Scott Morrison’s tax cuts are based on an American theory of economics trialled in the 1970s. But the evidence since suggests trickle-down economics does not work. Mike Seccombe on why the Coalition perseveres with its reforms.Background reading:<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/economy/2016/05/07/reagan-voodoo-economics-the-heart-scott-morrisons-budget/14625432003219">Reagan "voodoo" at the budget's heart</a> in The Saturday Paper<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/">The Saturday Paper</a><a href="https://www.themonthly.com.au/">The Monthly</a>Guest: National correspondent for The Saturday Paper Mike Seccombe. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://7ampodcast.com.au/">7ampodcast.com.au</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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Scott Morrison’s tax cuts are based on an American theory of economics trialled in the 1970s. But the evidence since suggests trickle-down economics does not work. Mike Seccombe on why the Coalition perseveres with its reforms.Background reading:Reag...

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