Changes to the tax code can affect families and workers, business, income and wealth inequality, environment and energy, and much more. Learn what the 2020 presidential candidates’ latest proposals would mean for tax policy.
The last year of the decade saw a multitude of unaddressed systemic problems and new policy proposals. These Urban Wire
posts asked tough questions and explored solutions to challenges facing Americans from all walks of life.
Credit can be a lifeline during emergencies and a bridge to education and homeownership, but debt often burdens families’ financial well-being. Explore the geography of debt and the debt differences that can reinforce the racial wealth gap.
On January 16, tune in live as experts, such as Harvard Kennedy School’s Jason Furman, explore the impact of wealth inequality on different groups and the pros and cons of using the tax code to reduce the wealth gap.
While new opportunities could lead to greater security and stability for some, many DC-area residents could be left behind. How can we work toward a better Greater DC for all?