Parsing the Trump and Clinton Budget Plans

The video discusses the economic growth forecasts in the Trump and Clinton tax plans, highlighting the differences in their fiscal policies. Trump's plan involves significant tax cuts, while Clinton's focuses on spending increases. The video also covers Clinton's adoption of some of Bernie Sanders' proposals, which slightly reduced the overall cost of her plan. Both plans are analyzed for their potential economic impact, with experts suggesting limited feedback effects.

What is the Trump campaign's claim regarding the cost of their tax plan when economic feedback effects are considered?

• It remains a $4.4 trillion tax cut.

• It becomes a $2.6 trillion tax cut.

• It increases to a $5.8 trillion tax cut.

• It decreases to a $1.5 trillion tax cut.

How does Trump's plan primarily add to the deficit?

• Through increased spending on education.

• By implementing a new healthcare policy.

• Through significant tax cuts.

• By increasing military expenditure.

What is a major focus of Clinton's economic plan?

• Increasing spending on infrastructure.

• Reducing taxes for corporations.

• Increasing spending on education and healthcare.

• Cutting healthcare costs.

Which element from Bernie Sanders' proposals did Clinton adopt to reduce her plan's cost?

• A new healthcare initiative.

• A reduction in military spending.

• A more aggressive tax on inherited wealth.

• A tax cut for middle-income families.

What is the estimated net deficit impact of Clinton's revised plan over 10 years?

• $150 billion

• $300 billion

• $200 billion

• $250 billion