Volume 1.1 - Election Issues - Fall 1996

Title: Bob Dole's Economic Plan: Affirmative

Authors: Brian Westbury and Chris Recker

Abstract: Bob Dole, the Republican nominee for President, has staked his election on tax and economic reforms that propose to let taxpayers take home more of their paychecks, invest in their futures, and build their human capital. Dole intends to cut income tax rates 15%, halve the capital gains tax, provide education vouchers for private and parochial education and balance the budget. He argues that these goals are reasonable, realistic, and ones Americans should expect from their government. We will analyze Dole's underlying assumptions, what others have estimated, arguments Democrats make against the plan, and potential "agenda stoppers."

About the Authors: Brian Wesbury is Vice President and Chief Economist at Griffin, Kubik, Stephens & Thompson, and the former Chief Economist of the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress. Chris Recker is an intern at Griffin, Kubik and a student at the Harris School.

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