Jobs and the Economy
There are several complex questions at the heart of economic discussions, all of which are very personal for many people. Often an individual’s stance on any economic question comes down to which economic system they believe works the best overall or will benefit them the most. But that more fundamental question is often overlooked and replaced with more narrow questions such as these: Should the wealthy pay more in taxes than the middle class? Should the government cut spending rates to decrease the national debt? Should we raise the minimum wage?
Conversation Guides
The Future of Work (Living Room Conversations)
The Opportunity Gap (Living Room Conversations)
Economic Vitality: How Can We Improve Our Communities? (National Issues Forums)
Background
Does Lowering the Federal Corporate Income Tax Rate Create Jobs? Pros, cons, and related nonpartisan research. (ProCon.org)
Should Social Security Be Privatized? Pros, cons, and related nonpartisan research. (ProCon.org)
Universal Basic Income: Top 3 Pros and Cons (ProCon.org)
Capitalism, Socialism, Communism, Welfare System, Welfare State, Public Land, Private Property/ Property Rights, Big Business, Big Government, Deficit/ National Debt, Class Warfare, and the Economy as understood differently across the political spectrum (AllSides)
Latest news on Economy and Jobs (AllSides)