Different Ways of Getting the Wrong Answer on Poverty
Neither ‘free’ money nor blanket work requirements address the different types of assistance needed
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Oren Cass and Brendan Duke on Campaign 2024 and Economic Policy
Oren joined C-SPAN’s Washington Journal program to discuss the economic policies of both presidential candidates.
Economic Nationalism in the Heartland
Agricultural states are prepared to fight the good fight on trade
The U.K. Realignment with Nick Timothy, MP
Oren is joined by Nick Timothy, Conservative member of Parliament, to discuss the U.K.’s political realignment.
Where Money Comes From with Richard Werner
Richard Werner joins Oren Cass for a discussion on monetary policy, where money comes from, and how to differentiate between productive and non-productive finance.
Vivek’s Pivot Back to Neoliberalism
Ramaswamy’s “national libertarianism” is a thinly veiled retread of pre-Trump economic orthodoxy.
Tariffs and Market Power with Michael Lind
Michael Lind joins Oren for a wide-ranging discussion of the U.S. economy, the merits of tariffs, and the public purpose of markets.
When Markets Fail with Ruchir Sharma
Author Ruchir Sharma joins Oren to discuss what happens when markets fail, and how more responsive economics can provide a corrective.
So What If Tariffs Are Taxes?
The goal is a just economy, not market efficiency and progressive taxation for their own sake.
Silver Linings Playbook
The Right has changed since 2015. America has, too, in ways that challenge conservatives to update their economic prognosis.
A New Kind of Republican Party Is Forming at the RNC
Politico quotes chief economist Oren Cass about the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen
EPPC’s Henry Olsen joins to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Trump’s VP and what it means for the future of populist conservatism.
JD Vance Is One of the Most Thoughtful Leaders We’ve Seen in the Senate: American Compass’ Oren Cass
Chief economist Oren Cass joins CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism
New York Times host Ezra Klein interviews chief economist Oren Cass to discuss the ideological battle within the GOP.
Donald Trump Reveals J.D. Vance is Vice President Nominee at RNC
Semafor quotes chief economist Oren Cass about the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
J.D. Vance Pick Unnerves GOP’s Business Elite, Thrills Populists
Washington Post quotes chief economist Oren Cass about the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
Republicans Are Fracturing on the Economy
Wall Street Journal features American Compass’s viewpoint in coverage of the conflicting views of economics in the Republican Party.
Tax Cuts Aren’t a Magic Bullet for Red States
The traditional Republican playbook for state success is too simplistic.
Redefining Income Is the Wrong Approach to Inequality
Earnings before taxes and government transfers remains a key benchmark for prosperity.
Table Stakes
The key policy commitments that citizens should expect from any leader serious about tackling each challenge
