Who am I to say?
Article Abstract:
The opinions of people who claim to be experts should not be accepted as fact without a serious investigation into their backgrounds and sources. A tax expert in Australia suggested that new tax laws might have a negative effect on many people, and he was believed because of his expert status. This information caused a great deal of excitement because of the uncertainty of the Australian economy and the impending election.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1998
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When the chips are down
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Few people know about the threat and reality of the millennium bug which will hit at midnight on Dec 31, 1999. Some suggest it is going to be either a catastrophe or a false alarm. However, many people realize that computers run on numbers and information, and any kind of a bug could cost financial and governmental institutions millions and result in loss of important data.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1998
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Watch very closely now
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Defenders of the Australian sales tax claim it is progressive, rather than regressive, because of a slight reduction after a big jump. This follows the methodology of influencing people by citing confusing statistics. Politicians can manipulate public opinion to defend their legislative actions, as a practiced card sharp produces aces from the deck.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1998
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