Compare living standards, not tax
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The UK government is misguided in assuming that a low total tax burden is beneficial for enterprise and economic expansion. In fact, the UK's tax burden is very close to the European Union average of 30%, if social security is excluded. There is a clear positive connection in the European Union between the overall tax burden and the standard of living as defined by gross domestic product per head. The standard of living in the UK, where the tax burden is low, is relatively low. High taxes are not responsible for a low standard of living, while a high standard of living allows a country to impose high taxes.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Government number crunching disguises true unemployment
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Issues concerning the measurement of unemployment in the UK are discussed. The fact that there is a significant difference between the claimant count and the International Labour Organisation's measurement of unemployment is highlighted.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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The discrepancy of employment figures has never been greater
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Issues concerning discrepancies in employment statistics within the UK and between the UK and other countries are discussed. It is argued that the UK government presents misleading figures about the level of unemployment.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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