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.

John Miller Jul 7, 2025

Left Hook

What’s Different About Today’s Government Deficit and Debt?

As of today, the U.S. government’s current deficit and debt are indeed currently at unprecedented levels for peacetime—once we account for them appropriately.

Robert Pollin Jul 1, 2025

Left Hook

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.

John Miller Jun 27, 2025

Issue 338

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Issue 338

Hope for Housing in California's Equitable Economy

Third in a series, "A Sustainable Economy Rises in Los Angeles."

Jane Paul Sep 1, 2018

Issue 338

"Migration Is a Form of Fighting Back"

Looking at the Root Causes of Migration

David Bacon Sep 1, 2018

Issue 338

California's "Yimbys"

The Growth Machine's Shock Troops

Zelda Bronstein Sep 1, 2018

Issue 338

Trump Is Giving Protectionism a Bad Name

Tariffs and subsidies to support infant industries can be key for economic development in the Global South.

William G. Moseley Sep 1, 2018