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What If Tips Didn’t Get Taxed?

election 2024

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Oct 31, 2024

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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Oct 29, 2024

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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Oct 23, 2024

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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Oct 23, 2024

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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Oct 16, 2024

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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Oct 2, 2024

Are Food Retailers Price Gouging?

Poole College scholar Rob Handfield analyzes the causes of food price inflation.
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Aug 26, 2024

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.