Urban Institute Update
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Welcome back to the Urban Institute’s limited-series election newsletter, where we share evidence-backed research related to ongoing political dialogues. This week, we’re talking about the economy.
After months spent hearing soundbites of candidates’ viewpoints and plans from ads, news outlets, and your family and friends, Election Day has arrived. Taxes and the economy are front of mind for many voters, and you might be asking what your vote could mean for your wallet and for your community.
Compare presidential candidates’ positions on tax policy, learn about the medical debt landscape in the US, and explore other economic issues and their impacts. Don’t have time for a deep dive? Here’s some introductory basics from our recent
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Tax Policy Center breakdown:
Kamala Harris’s proposals include higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations and more-generous tax breaks for lower-income workers, families, and small businesses. Harris has backed President Joe Biden’s pledge not to raise taxes on those earning less than $400,000.
Donald Trump has called for making the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent. He has also proposed raising tariffs and adopting tax breaks for tips, overtime pay, and Social Security benefits.
We know strategic soundbites don’t always mean sound policy. Evaluate these positions and others with Urban’s comparisons, analyses, and research as you prepare to vote today.
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Elevate your debate with this research:
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Harris vs. Trump on Tax Policy
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The Polar Opposite Tax Policies of Harris and Trump
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The Changing Medical Debt Landscape in the United States
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Could Harris’s Proposed Tax Increases Cover the Cost of Her Plans?
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Could Trump’s Tariffs Pay for His Promises?
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Does SNAP Cover the Cost of a Meal in Your County?
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How the Federal Income Tax System Can Worsen Racial Disparities
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Tariffs, Trade, China, and the States
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