Taxes are deeply embedded in the fabric of the American economy and society. They create incentives related to work, saving, investment, borrowing, and marriage. They are key tools for the provision of the safety net and the redistribution of resources. […]
We are overwhelmed with diverse perspectives and approaches to fiscal policies that can be confusing. Are we in a fiscal crisis over debt, entitlements, and the federal budget? Such a complex issue, focusing on debt/debt ceiling and entitlements, will be […]
The economy is in the news constantly. Unemployment is at the lowest rate in decades, yet, inflation is rearing its ugly head, and the Fed has stepped in to increase rates. How did we get to this point? What should […]
The policy response to Covid19 was swift and extraordinary and has some people worried about inflation. Our speakers will discuss how policymakers can support the economy without running it too hot, all while addressing longer-term problems that grow ever more […]
Much controversy and discussion are taking place about what the future job market will look like. Many Americans are anxious over the uncertainties and want to know. Can manufacturing return? Is innovation key to the future? What role will technology […]
Economic inequality is a central theme in the Presidential campaign. Progressives have proposed that one way to reduce inequality is with a tax on the accumulated wealth of the richest Americans, yet an influential theory in economics, endorsed by the […]
William D. Cohan is the bestselling author of, among others, Money and Power: How Goldman Sachs Came to Rule the World and House of Cards: A Tale of Hubris and Wretched Excess on Wall Street. He is a special correspondent […]
The financial crisis of 2008 seriously impacted most Americans. For many, it was a debacle that exposed the policies and practices of Wall Street that were not in the public interest. The destruction was formidable and thought was given as […]
Universal health care is a topic often discussed but not fully understood. The cost of care, the nuances of coverage and the lack of transparency all add up to worry and concern for many Americans. Prof. Joel Cantor, a recognized […]
Racism has been plaguing America for too long. The time has come for a candid, straightforward conversation on how hatred, deprivation, privilege, indifference, and inequality has haunted America for generations. How have these walls been built and how will they […]