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How producer bias affects consumers
1 week, 5 days ago

How producer bias affects consumers

The Hindu  

Producer bias refers to the bias that economic policymakers have to frame policies that are in favor of the interests of producers rather than in the general interest of consumers. Producer bias adversely affects economic growth of a country as policies that are favorable towards producers adversely affect the living standards of the general population. Moreover, even producers are ultimately …

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India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore
2 months ago

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

India's tax filers have seen a significant surge in recent years, with the number of individuals reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore surging fivefold in the assessment year 2023-24. This growth has been driven by both an increase in the total number of taxpayers and an increase in the number of individuals with taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore.

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Eat Out to Help Out ‘blindsided’ top officials, Covid inquiry is told
1 year, 1 month ago

Eat Out to Help Out ‘blindsided’ top officials, Covid inquiry is told

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Officials working on the Cabinet Office Covid taskforce were “blindsided” …

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Sunak forced to bring thousands of Afghans granted sanctuary in Britain to UK from Pakistan amid safety fears
1 year, 2 months ago

Sunak forced to bring thousands of Afghans granted sanctuary in Britain to UK from Pakistan amid safety fears

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rishi Sunak’s government has now been forced to change tack …

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Weapons expert Dan Kaszeta launches legal action against government speaker ‘blacklist’
1 year, 6 months ago

Weapons expert Dan Kaszeta launches legal action against government speaker ‘blacklist’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It states that to “ensure impartiality must carry out due …

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Economist blames rising inflation on COVID-19 policies, as woman tells Q+A she can no longer afford university
1 year, 9 months ago

Economist blames rising inflation on COVID-19 policies, as woman tells Q+A she can no longer afford university

ABC  

Economist Gigi Foster has again attacked government policy related to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying on Q+A it has played a significant part in rising inflation. Key points: Musician Billy Bragg said BBC pundit Gary Lineker was treated unfairly by the public broadcaster An audience member told Q+A she had to quit university due to the cost of living crisis Economist …

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