How free-market policymakers got it all wrong for decades - Harvard Gazette
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Oren Cass argues that the late 20th and early 21st century economic policies focusing on deregulation did not benefit American households, highlighting a key empirical failure.
Cass noted a growing overlap between right and left policymakers, suggesting that figures like Marco Rubio and Bernie Sanders recognize similar economic issues and challenges.
Throughout U.S. history, Republican presidents, including Lincoln and Reagan, often adopted protectionist measures to support domestic industry, contrasting today's GOP orthodoxy.
Most Americans express unease over rising dependence on federal aid programs, indicating a critical view of the safety net rather than a complete endorsement.
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