Category Archives: Blogs by Tradewinds

Economics in a Nutshell. The Theory of Excess Burden Part II

Posted on November 5, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some thoughts from Tradewinds. In Part I it was stated that the Theory of Excess Burden evokes difference of opinion in analysis and conclusions. One of the underlying assumptions in the theory is that the market is usually perfect even … Continue reading →

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Economics in a Nutshell. The Theory of Excess Burden Part I

Posted on November 3, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some thoughts from Tradewinds In the study of economic the theory of Excess Burden always provokes differing  thoughts. Excess Burden arises due to taxation and is what is referred to by economists as deadweight loss. VAT is a good example … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas at the Crossroads – Part 2

Posted on October 24, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some thoughts from Tradewinds Lets think for a moment what life would be like in the event of a government debt default and economic failure. The government imposed VAT has not produced the promised revenues and prices for goods and … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas at the Crossroads – Part 1

Posted on October 22, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some thoughts from Tradewinds Everyday when we awake in the morning, the sun is shining and it is another beautiful day in our Bahama land. The aqua-blue seas and golden beaches are some of the most beautiful waters and beaches … Continue reading →

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Where is the FNM’s Opposition to VAT that Very Awful Tax?

Posted on October 18, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some thoughts from Tradewinds With all the written and vocal commentary opposed to the establishment of VAT in the Bahamas by the PLP Government, it is somewhat puzzling that there has been no pronouncement or policy statement issued by the … Continue reading →

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When the Very Awful Truth (VAT) is NOT the Truth

Posted on October 15, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some Thoughts from Tradewinds As the Government moves closer to issuing its final VAT proposal, many false and even misleading statements will continue to be forth coming. Many such accusations will be cheap shots, off the cuff type comments and … Continue reading →

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The Very Awful Truth (VAT) about the IBRD/IMF (Part II)

Posted on October 8, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some Thoughts from Tradewinds In Part I of our investigation of the IBRD/IMF, its formation at Bretton Woods Conference uncovered that its two principle advocates has an underlying political and economic agenda that became apparent during the creation and development … Continue reading →

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The Very Awful Truth (VAT) About the IBRD/IMF (Part I)

Posted on October 7, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Some Thoughts from Tradewinds It is somewhat puzzling why these two Autonomous Agencies of the United Nations (IBRD – World Bank and IMF) with their highly trained and outstanding staff of Economic Advisers always seem to get it wrong when … Continue reading →

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