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Public Policy

The Economic Cost of Conflict With Iran

March 11, 2026 • 10 min listen
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AI

How AI Could Lift Productivity and GDP Growth

October 7, 2025 • 7 min read
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AI

Understanding AI’s Impact on Productivity, GDP, and Federal Debt

September 19, 2025 • 11 min listen
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Public Policy

The Economic Impact of Tariffs

April 22, 2025 • 5 min read
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Public Policy

The Hidden Economic Costs of U.S. Tariff Policy

April 14, 2025 • 8 min listen
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Public Policy

Eliminating Taxes on Social Security Benefits: Who Gains and Who Loses?

March 17, 2025 • 6 min read
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Markets & The Economy

How Election Tax Plans Affect Your Paycheck | Kent Smetters

October 15, 2024 • 15 min listen
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Markets & The Economy

How Much Will a Harris or Trump Presidency Cost?

September 5, 2024 • 14 min listen
An elderly couple sitting on a bench that overlooks a beach with colorful houses along the shore. How can low-income households secure their retirement finances?
Finance & Accounting

How Low-income Households Can Secure Their Retirement Finances

August 20, 2024 • 6 min read
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Finance & Accounting

Automatic Retirement Savings for Low-income Households

July 31, 2024 • 12 min listen