Alan Auerbach dice que se malentendió el impuesto de ajuste en frontera

The video discusses the Border Adjustment Tax, its initial reception, and the political challenges it faced, particularly in the Senate. The proposal was dropped due to skepticism and the desire to avoid another contentious battle. A Plan B involving modifications was suggested, but time constraints were a challenge. Currency adjustments were also discussed, with historical context provided to understand the plan's potential impact.

Who is known as the father of the Border Adjustment Tax?

• A professor from MIT

• A professor from Harvard

• A professor from Stanford

• A professor from the University of California, Berkeley

What was a major reason for the Border Adjustment Tax being dropped from the House proposal?

• Lack of public support

• Contention and skepticism in the Senate

• Insufficient economic benefits

• Opposition from the President

What was the original plan proposed by Paul Ryan and Kevin Brady regarding the tax?

• Implementation with no transition period

• Modification with phase-in and transition relief

• Immediate implementation without changes

• Complete removal of the tax

What is a necessary economic adjustment mentioned to make the Border Adjustment Tax work?

• Adjustment of the dollar value

• Increase in interest rates

• Increase in exports

• Reduction in government spending

Why is it difficult to predict the reaction to the Border Adjustment Tax?

• Insufficient data on past tax reforms

• Lack of historical precedent

• Too many variables in the economy

• Unpredictable political climate