Long time no see folks. It’s well past time to shed that post-policy depression (tax code) and get back to it. In doing so let’s consider a topic I have discussed often, one that should have bipartisan and Trump administration … Continue reading
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Inflation Reduction Act? How Can Spending Be Disinflationary?!
Not all spending has an equal impact on the economy, society, or inflation. Some spending can actually reduce inflation in the long run by making us more productive or increasing competition and supply in imperfect markets. Continue reading
In Support of a Jobs Program (working title)
The private sector is no longer up to the task of productively employing as many Americans as we ask it to. Continue reading
The Progressive Case For More Moderate Policies
If President Trump has had any positive effect on American politics, it’s that people are more engaged than ever. Think about it, when was the last time you heard that lazy complaint that “both parties are the same”? Not only … Continue reading
Starved of New Ideas, the GOP Goes Back to “Starve The Beast”
“Starve the Beast” The GOPs tax plan was the first part of a two-tiered approach to reduce the size of the government–it was never supposed to “pay for itself“. In order to keep the deficit from growing after cutting taxes, … Continue reading
The Democratic Party: Areas of Potential Compromise
Originally Posted: 2/15/17 Last Updated: 1/10/19 Jump to an Area of Potential Compromise: Infrastructure Spending Apprenticeships Early Child Education Paid Family Leave Lower Corporate Tax Rates Lower Effective Tax Rates for the Poor Expanded Broadband Access Criminal Justice Reform Drug … Continue reading
Economic Outlook: European Youth Unemployment, Public-Private Partnerships and the “Magic” of Fiscal Stimulus
Original Articles: Reuters “European leaders agreed on new steps to fight youth unemployment and promote lending to credit-starved small business on Thursday after deals on banking resolution and the long-term EU budget gave their summit a much needed lift. The … Continue reading
Normative Narratives 