Governments seek to revive “the economy” by scattering gifts of our own money wrapped in red tape. This encourages immediate consumption. But this stimulation stops dead when the money tap is turned off.
Three simple measures from the three levels of government will create real long term jobs without complicated political handouts that have no lasting effect.
Firstly, abolish the federal Capital Gains Tax.
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