Toward a potential grand bargain for the nation

At this time of extreme divisions in the U.S., the nation faces numerous economic challenges including how to restore fiscal responsibility, create more growth and mobility, make taxes fairer and more efficient while improving health, education, and the environment. A group of distinguished economists with very different perspectives has now released a report with recommendations in each of these areas. Their work indicates that it is possible to disagree but still find common ground. On Tuesday, December 3, Brookings and the American Enterprise Institute hosted several of the authors, as well as outside experts and policy makers to discuss the recommendations outlined in the report. Viewers joined the conversation and asked questions in advance by emailing [email protected] and on X @BrookingsEcon using the hashtag #GrandBargain.