

Election 2024: What Will Our Economy Look Like Under Trump or Harris?
Oct 17, 2024
Peter Coy, an economics writer for The New York Times, Kathryn Anne Edwards, a labor economist and consultant, and Casey Mulligan, a University of Chicago professor, delve into how the economy shapes presidential choices in 2024. They discuss Trump's proposed tax cuts and deregulations versus Harris's plans for affordable housing and increased corporate taxes. The conversation highlights the unusual low unemployment amid wage stagnation, inflation concerns, and the impact of tariffs on trade. They also examine regulations affecting low-income households and the critical role of immigrant labor.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Economic Resilience and Wage Growth Challenges
02:36 • 9min
Inflation Insights: Government Spending and Economic Proposals
11:59 • 4min
Navigating the Employment Paradox
16:01 • 11min
The Burden of Regulations on Low-Income Households
27:01 • 6min
Analyzing Economic Perspectives Ahead of 2024 Elections
33:23 • 2min
Tariffs: Economic Tools or Political Weapons?
35:32 • 11min
Economics and Immigration: A Personal Reflection
46:28 • 7min
Economic Insights Ahead of Election 2024
53:57 • 2min