Can the TRUST Act Help Fix the Social Security, Medicare, and Highway Trust Funds?
Several federal programs that are governed by trust funds are facing serious funding shortfalls.
Read MoreHousing Insecurity: What is the Federal Government Doing to Prevent Evictions during the Pandemic?
Housing insecurity is an ongoing issue for millions of American families. COVID-19 and its economic impact exacerbated an existing shortage of affordable housing that far predated the pandemic.
Read MoreShould the Corporate Income Tax Rate be Raised?
The possibility of raising the corporate tax rate has spurred a debate about the optimal corporate income tax rate to balance revenue generation and U.S. competitiveness.
Read MoreWhat Is a Carbon Tax? How Would It Affect the Economy?
In light of the growing urgency of the climate crisis, many lawmakers, advocacy groups, and American citizens are calling for the government to undertake policies to more comprehensively address climate change.
Read MoreHow Do We Tax Energy in the United States? How Does It Compare to Other Countries?
A key part of the Biden administration’s policy agenda in 2021 relates to our nation’s energy policy, and in particular, there have been important debates among policymakers about how we use the tax code to incentivize economically and environmentally beneficial behavior.
Read MoreHow Will Interest Rate Changes Affect Federal Debt and Deficits?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting monetary policy response, short-term interest rates are currently near zero and longer-term rates are historically low.
Read MoreDoes Lowering or Raising Corporate Taxes Affect How Businesses Invest in the Economy?
Changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system may influence domestic investment, economic growth, hiring, and how much revenue the federal government raises.
Read MoreInfographic: What Is in the American Jobs Plan?
The proposed American Jobs Plan would be a massive investment in a range of national priorities including transportation, climate change, caregiving, and housing.
Read MoreInvestment vs. Consumption: How Well are We Preparing for Our Future?
The US currently faces a range of complex challenges including deteriorating infrastructure, a changing climate, and an inadequate system of education.
Read MoreWhat to Know About All Three Rounds of Coronavirus Stimulus Checks
Three sets of stimulus checks have been issued to eligible recipients as part of the pandemic relief. Each set of payments have been slightly different.
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