Trump’s Bifurcated Economy
The labor market, economic growth, and the stock market part ways in today’s ever-more unequal economy.
Health Insurance for 20 Million is at Risk
If Congress fails to renew the ACA enhanced benefits, millions will be unable to access the health care they need.
The American Dream, We Hardly Knew You
Worsening inequality leaves young adults worse off than their parents.
Where Have All the New Jobs Gone?
Job creation has come to a near halt. What explains employers’ reluctance to create new jobs in an expanding economy?
How the Rich Got Richer
As more and more pass-through business income goes to the super-rich, the income share of the top 1% doubles.
Something Is Wonderful in the State of Denmark
An alternative to dismantling Social Security—adopt Denmark’s retirement system!
No Matter How You Look at It, the Big Beautiful Bill is a Monstrosity
Here are three views of the bill's horrific distributional consequences.
No Tax on Tips
Even the stand-alone No Tax on Tips Act would do far too little to better the lot of low-income workers, even tipped workers.
A Trillion Dollars in One Year, and No New Taxes
The Wall Street Journal editors make it clear whose side they’re on.