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What are the real differences between the Democrats and the Republicans on major economic issues that influence the character and vitality of the American economy? This volume answers this question in a thorough, nonpartisan, and evenhanded fashion.
Both the Democratic and Republican parties proclaim that they have the best interests of the nation and its people at heart. Both are also adamant that they have the best proposals and positions on economic policies, including taxation, spending priorities, wages, business regulation, and other influences on economic growth and household finances. This volume carefully examines the two parties' respective policies, providing a detailed yet readable and understandable look at how the parties agree, disagree, and find compromise on the broad range of problems and issues facing American society in the 21st century.
Each entry includes an infographic that offers bulleted "at-a-glance" summaries of the two parties' positions on each issue today, an "Issue Overview" providing basic definitions and background for understanding the debate on each issue, and a main entry that explains prevailing party sentiments, the diversity of opinion within each party, and the shifts in party position on that issue over time. Selected entries also feature informative sidebars that supply additional content, such as primary documents that showcase the viewpoints of key political figures and institutions or biographical profiles of individuals who have helped shape their party's policies on the issue in question.
Contents
Foreword by Joseph R. Blaney
Introduction
Bankruptcy
Corporate Taxation
Corruption
Debt Ceiling
Defense Spending
Deficits and Balanced Budgets
Earmarks
Energy Policy
Estate Tax
Financial Industry Regulation
Flat Tax
Food Stamps/SNAP
Free Trade
Green Energy Subsidies
Health Care
Immigration
Income Inequality
Income Tax
Inflation
Job Creation Programs
Medicaid/Medicare
Minimum Wage
No-Bid Contracts
Pensions
Progressivity of Taxation
Road Infrastructure Investment
Scientific and Medical Research
Small Business
Social Security
Stimulus Spending
Student Loans and Debt
TANF—Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Tax Code Reform
Tax Cuts
Tax Shelters
Unemployment
Unions
Wall Street Bailout
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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