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A columnist writing that teachers, EMTs, nurses, active-duty military and law enforcement personnel deserve a tax credit, includes a comment from Gerald C. Friedman, economics.

A columnist writing that teachers, EMTs, nurses, active-duty military and law enforcement personnel deserve a tax credit because they work toward the collective good in society and deserve recognition and some financial help, includes a comment from Gerald C. Friedman, economics. Friedman says if such a tax credit were put into place, there would be a “spillover effect” when employers in other industries raise wages to retain workers. In addition, he says, “There would be some economic stimulus from more money going to lower-wage earners.” (Florida Today, 2/18/19)