Several months ago we looked at how recipients spent the money they received from the March 27 CARES Act. Now, with a new NY Fed survey that is more up-to-date, we can predict the response to the Biden proposal for…
How to Pay For a $1.9 Trillion Package
Through massive pandemic aid, the 2020 CARES Act ballooned the federal deficit. With spending far exceeding revenue, the difference was $2.8 trillion: Now, President-elect Biden has proposed a new $1.9 trillion relief package. It includes payments to Americans who…
Why the Same $600 Stimulus Check Is Really Different
Instead of per capita income, we can compare U.S. states’ standard of living and wind up with different results.
Six Facts: Getting to Know the Superrich
These six facts about the superrich reveal where they make their money, whether they keep it, and how it should not be taxed.
The Gasoline Taxes That Are Hit by Covid-19
Rarely mentioned, the revenue generated by gasoline taxes in the U.S. and Europe has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
How Female Voters Got More Economic Power
We can look at the impact of the19th Amendment through an economic lens to see when and how female voters increased their power.
Six Facts That We Need to Know About the Federal Debt
Hearing about a multi-trillion dollar stimulus package, we should also know six handy facts about what will happen to the federal debt.
What the Pandemic Will Do to Social Security
A looming Social Security shortfall could happen much sooner because of pandemic spending and its impact on the birth rate.
What We Need to Open a School Safely
The cost of opening schools safely becomes more of a concern when we look at the impact of the coronavirus on state finance.
Are Our Roads Really Crumbling?
Much too low, the D+ from the American Society of Civil Engineers for our transportation infrastructure needs reconsideration.