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Tax 101: Tariffs are taxes

Fri, Feb 14, 2025 | 10:34 am
There is a big global debate on tariffs, their effects, and who pays for them, creating misconceptions. The broader trade strategy premised ...

Law and Economics of Occupational Licensing: The Case of Law Profession

Wed, Jan 15, 2025 | 12:49 pm
Occupational licensing is widespread in Kenya, particularly in professions such as law and medicine, and it sparks debate in law and economics. ...

Mr. Trump and Kenya’s Macro

Wed, Dec 11, 2024 | 10:48 am
It has always been difficult to tie Mr. Trump’s statements to his subsequent policy actions. That fact qualifies any certainty in discerning ...

Is Kenya’s Tax System Efficient, Optimal, and Equitable?

Thu, Nov 28, 2024 | 11:49 am
In my new paper, “On Efficiency, Equity, and Optimal Taxation: Reforming Kenya’s Tax System,” I examine Kenya’s tax system through the lenses ...

Gen Z Collective Action on Taxation and Economic Policy.

Tue, Nov 5, 2024 | 1:19 pm
 Introduction The Finance Bill 2024 in Kenya sparked a wave of collective action primarily driven by Gen Z, marking a significant moment ...

Two Immediate Monetary-Framework Imperatives for Mr. Mbadi

Sun, Nov 3, 2024 | 2:11 pm
The credibility of Monetary Policy in Kenya is compromised at present by two factors: As we anticipated mid-year, inflation is headed below ...

Important dates and Citizen Concerns During Budget Planning Phase for Fiscal Year 2025/2026

Wed, Oct 30, 2024 | 9:44 am
The Budget formulation and preparation process in Kenya is guided by a budget calendar which indicates the timelines for key activities issued ...

Adjusted IMF Program Demands on Kenya

Wed, Oct 23, 2024 | 11:11 am
In the IMF WEO published yesterday, the IMF elaborated its macroeconomic framework for the ongoing IMF program. The numbers clarify how the ...

What does the Nobel Prize in Economics 2024 mean for Constitution Implementation in Kenya?

Tue, Oct 22, 2024 | 2:41 pm
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics for their research on how a country's ...