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Economic policy
VP Kamala Harris charts her own economic path as presidential hopeful
by
Nova Safo
Aug 19, 2024
At the Democratic convention, Kamala Harris may walk a fine line between lauding Biden's successes and articulating her own vision.
Mountain hikes, cowboy hats: Why the Fed's Jackson Hole event is the hottest ticket in econ
Aug 19, 2024
An invitation-only chance to get up close and personal with Chair Jerome Powell.
Do candidates follow through on economic promises if elected?
Aug 16, 2024
There’s only so much control a president has over economic policy, but promises give voters a sense of what a candidate will attempt.
What female entrepreneurs of the 19th century can teach us about the modern economy
by
Kristin Schwab
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 7, 2024
Economic researcher Ruveyda Nur Gozen analyzed 3,589 women-owned manufacturing businesses from the 1800s.
Biden White House has a lot on its economic plate before term ends
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Jul 26, 2024
Lindsay Owens of the Groundwork Collaborative points to relief from junk fees and medical debt as well as policy fights around taxes.
What are J.D. Vance's economic views?
by
David Brancaccio
, Alex Schroeder
and Ariana Rosas
Jul 16, 2024
Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is a proponent of economic populism, which sets him apart from the traditional Republican establishment.
This might be the economy that liberals wanted, but do most voters feel the same?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Feb 27, 2024
If people don’t feel the strength of the economy, Democrats may have a problem this election season, says Victoria Guida at Politico.
For public good, not for profit.
The Federal Reserve's economic policy powers might be limitless, but should they?
Feb 27, 2023
In her book "Limitless," New York Times reporter Jeanna Smialek asks how the Fed arrived at this powerful state.
Why breaking down economic data helps create equitable policy
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
May 19, 2021
“I want to look at reports and see all of me,” says economist Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe.
As Biden addresses Congress, economic policy looms large
Apr 28, 2021
Help is on the way for arts organizations and schools. But tackling thornier economic issues will require bipartisan support.