Contrary to the discussion at the presidential level, small businesses are seeking access to credit and a level playing field for their enterprises.
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Donald Trump Doesn’t Know What Donald Trump Is Doing
Tariffs are a good example of the fact-free abandon of today’s Republican Party.
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Kamala’s Capital Capitulation
Today on TAP: The money is not that huge, but the optics are terrible.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Laying Out Their Economics Before Tomorrow’s Debate
Both Trump and Harris unveiled a mix of new economic policies last week. Only some were appalling.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Small Businesses Aren’t Asking for Tax Cuts
If you read their surveys, they say they need access to credit. Nevertheless, Kamala Harris wants to give small businesses a deduction.
Posted inTAP
How Much Money Do You Need?
Today on TAP: The counterweight to insanely greedy capital has to be mobilized labor.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Will the Care Agenda Make It This Time?
Bills investing in child care, elder care, and paid leave almost passed a few years ago. What lessons will their champions take with them into the future?
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why Harris’s Proposed Baby Bonus Just Might Work
Here’s some evidence from New Zealand and one of the achievements of Jacinda Ardern.
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The Prospect Weekly Roundup: What Happens in Vegas
The Harris campaign is beginning to outline their economic agenda.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The Inflation Reduction Act at Two
Challenges remain, but there’s been a lot of progress on restoring an industrial base, creating union jobs, and transforming our energy economy.