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Provide Jobs for Those Who Need Them
Even in good times, millions of workers are unable to find jobs. The federal government can fill this gap, which would reduce inequality and help struggling communities.
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Even in good times, millions of workers are unable to find jobs. The federal government can fill this gap, which would reduce inequality and help struggling communities.
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The United States can guarantee health coverage to all while reining in costs and ending the corporatization of American medicine.
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By a wide margin, the US public agrees that we must spend money to update our infrastructure.
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Addressing climate change will require investing in renewable energy sources, improving energy efficiency, and promoting sustainable land-use practices.
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There is no single solution to adapting to climate change-driven disasters, but there is a range of available policies that will help vulnerable communities – including strengthening building codes and restoring federal funding for mitigation projects.
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The public recognizes there is a housing affordability crisis — and supports government spending to address it.
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In a decisive electoral upset, Hungarian voters ousted Viktor Orbán despite years of entrenched power, signaling a rejection of authoritarian-style governance.
This panel — part of the Civil Society Policy Forum at the IMF Spring Meetings — will explore the interaction between fiscal and monetary policy in developing economies, in light of the challenges they face in responding to multiple shocks.
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If Chinese AI providers can deliver similar output at a fraction of the cost, current US AI valuations may not add up.
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With crypto’s volatility and limited real-world use exposed, a public digital currency could outcompete it while lowering costs and reshaping financial markets.