With many Americans finalizing their taxes today, there is a bright side to keep in mind about this complicated process. Income tax filing allows taxpayers to receive the benefits of numerous social policies and economic incentives all at once, William Gale notes.
Should students and their guardians have to pay for higher education on their own, or should the government assume some or all of this responsibility? Natasha Quadlin and Brian Powell share survey data on this question and find that U.S. public opinion has shifted significantly in a short period of time.
With the Global Fragility Act legislation and the White House’s global fragility strategy, America is taking concrete actions to help fragile states around the world. George Ingram and Jonathan Papoulidis outline core elements of the global fragility strategy and lay out key steps to maximize its effectiveness.
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