Jason Furman
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- Milken Institute1h 0m
Leading the Democratic Party into the Future | Global Conference 2025
Josh Barro, Jon Cowan, Jason Furman, Sarah Longwell, Chuck Rocha, Neera Tanden
Post-2024 election strategists including Neera Tanden, Jason Furman, and Sarah Longwell analyze the Democratic Party's defeat by highlighting a disconnect between popular policy platforms and voter perceptions of economic insecurity and cultural identity. The panel identifies critical failures in messaging regarding inflation and immigration, noting that the party's heavy spending on abortion rights and reliance on a "consultant class" alienated the white working-class coalition essential for winning swing states. To secure future victories, experts recommend a strategic pivot toward authentic working-class narratives, an "all-of-the-above" energy approach, and a departure from activist-driven constraints to re-engage moderate voters on issues of cost of living and national security.
- Milken Institute1h 2m
How the New Tax Cuts Are Shaping the U.S. Economyand Our Fiscal Future
Josh Barro, Eric Cantor, Jason Furman, William Lee, Maya MacGuineas, David Freeman, Jr., Steve
Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor joined economists Jason Furman, Bill Lee, and Maya McGinnis to debate the new tax law's projected 0.7% annual GDP boost against concerns that rising debt will soon crowd out investment and hinder entitlement reform. While the group agreed the legislation offers short-term demand stimulus, they warned that without permanent spending cuts or revenue offsets, the resulting $1.5 trillion deficit will likely triple interest payments and force long-term interest rates higher. The panelists further noted that despite potential competitive advantages against China, the temporary nature of the cuts creates political uncertainty that may undermine the very productivity growth the law aims to stimulate.
- Milken Institute59 min
Populism: Passing Fad or New Political Era?
Tony Blair, Matthew Elliott, Jason Furman, Luis Madrazo Lajous, Yascha Mounk
A panel of international experts analyzes the global surge of populism as a strategic movement exploiting economic anxiety and social media acceleration to divide populations and undermine democratic institutions. Contributors from the UK, US, and Mexico detail how the collapse of the "Third Way," cultural resistance, and leadership failures have created a polarized environment where complex policy debates are replaced by simplistic narratives blaming external villains. The discussion concludes that addressing the "complexity gap" through robust independent institutions and substantive economic reforms is essential to prevent further erosion of post-WWII international frameworks and restore public trust.