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As the government progresses with its post-election agenda, watchful critics warn that the emphasis may shift away from genuine economic reform toward gradual entrenchment of higher taxes. Such measures could undermine long-term growth, inflate living costs, and deepen economic inequality.
The overarching message is clear: bold reforms involve difficult choices. If governments continue to favor quick fixes through tax hikes rather than tackling the structural issues—government spending, regulation, energy policy—the nation’s economic prospects may suffer in the long run.
Only time will tell whether the so-called productivity roundt is a stepping stone towards meaningful reform or simply a smokescreen for increased taxation and continued economic stagnation.