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How to challenge political spin with straight talk — Richard Denniss, Joelle Gergis, Yanis Varoufakis, Tom Keneally with Natasha Mitchell
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Rethinking Economic Policies
Decades of tax cuts, wage reductions, deregulation, and privatization have not brought the expected results. The belief in 'no alternative' persists, leading to the idea that more of the same policies will eventually work. The notion that cutting taxes motivates the wealthy to work is being challenged. While two-party political systems may support these policies, democracy is more diverse. Countries like Norway, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland, with their high taxation, have seen success in terms of higher GDP, better education, improved health, longer life expectancy, and overall happiness.
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