Should government focus on public services or needy services? The argument is whether we should provide benefits or programs to both rich and poor – even though higher income folks can afford to pay for these with ease. If we have a service or program, such as public schools, universal public healthcare, or even public … Continue reading Means-testing us to deny public benefits, stigmatizes the poor and endangers support from the middle and upper classes
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Even a small third party would exert tremendous influence on economic policies with swing vote
Jared Bernstein recently asked how we can move forward with economic change in this country. Mine was one of many fine answers: The political solution to your question is even more politics. Two parties that espouse different social value views, but the same basic economic principles, now also decide in favor of the class that … Continue reading Even a small third party would exert tremendous influence on economic policies with swing vote
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