Scrapping the Cap Helps Everyone
Addressing the growing socioeconomic challenges through a comprehensive restructuring of Social Security and social support systems.
Topic
Economic Policy
A collection of 26 issues
Money as a Lubricant, Not a Fuel
Central to the argument for UBI is the notion that money serves as a lubricant, rather than a fuel, for the economy.
Modern Monetary Theory
In the context of a fiat currency like the U.S. dollar, Modern Monetary Theory provides a more accurate framework for understanding government finance and economic policy.
Neoliberal Economic policies and the Powell Memo
The story of modern American economic policy is, in many ways, a story of the triumph of neoliberalism. From the 1970s onward, a powerful coalition of business leaders, conservative intellectuals, and political figures has worked to reshape the U.S. economy along free-market, pro-corporate lines. Their efforts have been remarkably
The Legacy and Future of Trickle-Down Economics: The 2025 Wealth Transfer
From Lewis Powell's 1971 memo to Reagan's tax policies and Trump's 2017 reforms, U.S. economic policy has long favored corporate interests. With the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 looming, will America continue this trend or shift toward economic balance?
The Rise of Neoliberalism: From Individual Rights to Corporate Power
The rise of neoliberalism in the U.S., tracing its roots from the 1971 Powell Memo to modern policies prioritizing corporate power over individual rights. It examines the economic and political shifts under eight presidencies, highlighting deregulation, tax breaks, and growing income inequality.