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Expanding Economic Opportunity for More Americans - Policy Proposals and Solutions

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Economic Policy Courses Economic Inequality Courses Rural Development Courses Workforce Development Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Explore a comprehensive conference talk addressing the long-term economic challenges facing the United States and potential bipartisan solutions. Delve into issues such as skills gaps, wage stagnation, workforce participation, and geographic disparities in economic opportunity. Examine policy proposals presented by the Aspen Economic Strategy Group aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Americans. Gain insights into topics including rural America, job mobility, targeted interventions, wage subsidies, hiring tax credits, minimum wage, and the Earned Income Tax Credit. Analyze the economic context, policy options, and criticisms surrounding these proposed solutions as lawmakers seek to address persistent economic issues in the modern economy.

Syllabus

Intro
Economic Context
Panel Overview
Rural America
People to Jobs
Targeted
Cost
Policy Options
Wages Tax Credit
Shifting Cost to the Government
Hiring Tax Credit
Minimum Wage and EITC
Reality Check
Criticisms


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The Aspen Institute

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