The Liberian Economy Group (LEG) headed by veteran Economist Dr. Togba Nah- Tipoteh is suggesting that government needs to pay salaries in Liberian Dollars and collect taxes in Liberian dollars as a possible way of tackling the declined value of the local currency against the United States Dollars.
The group released its report on the current state of the Liberian economy, advancing several recommendations which may require taking hard decisions that could be in conflict with the lifestyle of the new breed of government officials that live in luxury.
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