What Josh Barro thinks about government
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3 dated positions, 2026, in their own words. Our reading of what Josh Barro has said — not written or endorsed by them.
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Our readingFederal Reserve Board members have historically often resigned before completing their full terms.
Their wordsFederal Reserve Board members have often resigned their positions well before their 14-year terms expired, since that's quite a long time to spend in one position in government.
↗Fed Board Members: Stay In Your Seatsjoshbarro.com 1st of 3 in this piece
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Our readingStronger enforcement against tax and benefit cheating would raise social trust in government.
Their wordsIt would behoove politicians to take cheating more seriously, because better enforcement would improve social trust
↗Stop Microlooting the Tax Codejoshbarro.com 2nd of 3 in this piece
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Their wordsThe necessary tax rates depend on how big a government you want, but all these systems rely on people paying taxes.
↗Stop Microlooting the Tax Codejoshbarro.com 3rd of 3 in this piece