Election 2024

How might the election affect your taxes? What's going on with tariffs? How does immigration really affect the economy? Our scholars analyze the big issues.

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October 31, 2024 Economics

The Challenges of Unwinding a Trade War

The next president will have a limited ability to roll back the current trade war. Poole College economist Andrew Greenland explains why.

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October 29, 2024 Economics

Separating Immigration Rhetoric from Reality

Immigration is at the center of this year’s presidential election. A Poole College economist analyzes the issue.

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October 23, 2024 Finance and Accounting

Tax Law Changes Are On The Ballot

Tax cuts passed in 2017 could expire under the next president. Poole scholars analyze the candidates’ positions on them.

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October 23, 2024 Finance and Accounting

The Pros and Cons of Wealth Taxes

Taxing the wealthy is a centerpiece proposal for Vice President Kamala Harris. Poole scholars probe its pros and cons.

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October 16, 2024 Newswire

The China Tariffs: Complex Consequences for U.S. Firms

Poole scholar Carly Burd analyzes the effects of the 2018 tariffs on U.S. businesses.

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October 02, 2024 Supply Chain Management

Are Food Retailers Price Gouging?

Poole College scholar Rob Handfield analyzes the causes of food price inflation.

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August 26, 2024 Finance and Accounting

What If Tips Didn’t Get Taxed?

Poole College researchers Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen explore the implications of a policy both presidential candidates favor.