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The end of neoliberalism and the rebirth of history

The end of neoliberalism and the rebirth of history At the end of the Cold War, political scientist Francis Fukuyama wrote a celebrated essay called “The End of History?” Communism’s collapse, he argued, would clear the last obstacle separating the entire world from its destiny of liberal democracy and market economies. Many people agreed. Today, as we face a retreat …

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Why VAT is said to be a Good Tax?

Why VAT is said to be a Good Tax? Bilal Hassan Since gradual adoption in France from 1948 to 1968, value-added tax (VAT) has rapidly spread across the globe, and is a leading source of tax revenue in many countries. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), some 166 countries operated VAT/GST up to 2016. With implementation …

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