Brief The Bush Tax Cuts: The Least Effective Stimulus William G. Gale Display Date September 30, 2010 File File Download Report (77.69 KB) In a New York Times op-ed, Bill Gale explains why extending the Bush tax cuts would provide little economic stimulus and would be bad fiscal policy. Primary topic Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms Research Area Campaigns, Proposals, and Reforms Federal Budget and Economy