In this podcast episode, Jared Bernstein and Kevin Hassett explore different economic viewpoints as the US presidential election approaches. Bernstein highlights the ongoing economic growth and low unemployment, while Hassett points to potential signs of a recession. They discuss key policy proposals, covering topics like tariffs and tax rates, which reveal their contrasting beliefs about economic growth and fairness. Their lively debate touches on social safety nets and strategies for reducing the deficit, setting the stage for an important budget showdown ahead.
