What to Know About Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan: QuickTake

Vice President Kamala Harris’ economic plan is focused on lowering costs and boosting economic opportunity for lower- and middle-class Americans through measures including tax credits and provisions for cheaper prescription drugs. An analysis from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that the policies outlined in Harris’ agenda for her first 100 days in office would increase deficits by $1.7 trillion over a decade. However, the Harris campaign has said the programs’ costs could be offset by raising taxes on wealthy Americans and big corporations.

Here’s how economists are evaluating key parts of her economic proposals.

Kamala Harris

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