The season of policy ideas is upon us in the US, with significant consequences for the nation’s economic future. President Barack Obama offered his economic suggestions in his recent budget. And presidential aspirants from both parties will soon be offering their own thoughts on how to advance gross domestic product, household incomes, and other objectives. While this […]
President Obama’s economic proposals in Tuesday’s State of the Union address were a disappointment. His ideas — free community college, an enhanced tax credit for child care and higher taxes on high-income earners and large financial institutions — failed to go beyond mere talking points. With no chance of engaging the Republicans, they will surely […]