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Minimal Wage Is a Budget Revenue Tool
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Minimal Wage Is a Budget Revenue Tool

Posted on January, 2019 by MwBp • 1 Comment

Governments raise minimal wage to patch up holes in the budget Continue reading →

You Can’t Just Make a Little Money Legally
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You Can’t Just Make a Little Money Legally

Posted on May, 2018 by MwBp • Leave a comment

You can’t have a side hustle legally Continue reading →

8 Ways Countries Pimp Out Their Citizens
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8 Ways Countries Pimp Out Their Citizens

Posted on July, 2017 by MwBp • 3 Comments

The ruling class of a country can pimp out their hapless citizens and make money even if they ruined the local economy Continue reading →

The 5 Best Jokes Found In The 2017 Wealth Declarations of Hungarian Politicians
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The 5 Best Jokes Found In The 2017 Wealth Declarations of Hungarian Politicians

Posted on February, 2017 by MwBp • 3 Comments

The masters of absurd entertainment never fail to deliver Continue reading →

Delightful Civil Disobedience
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Delightful Civil Disobedience

Posted on January, 2017 by MwBp • Leave a comment

If my tax money is to lose its public nature anyway – it better happens at the beginning, at me Continue reading →

Cutting Taxes Before Elections Won’t Bring Competitiveness
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Cutting Taxes Before Elections Won’t Bring Competitiveness

Posted on December, 2016 by MwBp • Leave a comment

Commendable – But look at the mess and the red tape before praise Continue reading →

Taxation of Labour in Hungary is Near 50% in 2016
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Taxation of Labour in Hungary is Near 50% in 2016

Posted on June, 2016 by MwBp • 17 Comments

Next time you hear someone praising the “flat income tax” in Hungary – you can slap them with this link. Because flat =/= low. You’re welcome Continue reading →

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