Vivek’s Pivot Back to Neoliberalism
Ramaswamy’s “national libertarianism” is a thinly veiled retread of pre-Trump economic orthodoxy.
Browse our library
Search and filter below to explore our library of research, essays, commentary, and more.
Results
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
Reality is Forcing a Shift in America’s Tax And Spend Debate
US conservatives are moving away from the old orthodoxy on how to balance deficits and revenues.
Confronting the Federal Deficit with Reps. Khanna and Arrington
Both taxes and spending are on the table as one progressive and one conservative join Oren Cass for discussions of how exactly to fix the budget.
The Tea Party is Dead (Again). What Will its Legacy Be?
Coalition director Duncan Braid joins a panel discussion on KQED (NPR, San Francisco) to discuss the legacy of the Tea Party movement.
Will Trump II See the Return of Fiscal Conservatism?
The long-standing conservative consensus on tax cuts is now teetering, and even if Republicans win the presidency and both houses of Congress, TCJA’s extension is no sure thing.
New Collection: Return of the Fiscal Conservatives
American Compass has released a new collection taking on directly the most sacred Republican cow: tax policy.
