Trump vs. Clinton: Economic and Tax Plans

Trump vs. Clinton: Economic and Tax Plans

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The video discusses the tax and trade policies of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Trump's plan includes potential tax cuts and trade measures, but faces criticism for lacking growth potential. Clinton's plan focuses on taxing the wealthy and businesses, aiming to fund entitlement programs, but is seen as lacking growth incentives. The video also covers corporate tax rates, repatriation of offshore funds, and the impact of these policies on economic growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated cost of Donald Trump's tax plan over 10 years according to the Tax Foundation?

$1.5 trillion

$2.7 trillion

$3.5 trillion

$4 trillion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major critique of Trump's trade policies?

They will lead to a trade war.

They will boost exports significantly.

They will significantly reduce the trade deficit.

They will increase domestic savings.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of Trump's corporate tax plan?

Increase the corporate tax rate to 25%

Maintain the current corporate tax rate

Reduce the corporate tax rate to 15%

Eliminate corporate taxes entirely

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential benefit of repatriating offshore funds according to Trump's plan?

Increase in trade deficits

Reduction in domestic employment

Decrease in corporate investment

Increase in corporate investment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a central aspect of Hillary Clinton's tax plan?

Tax breaks for foreign investors

Tax breaks for lower-income individuals

Tax breaks for corporations

Tax breaks for the wealthy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Clinton plan to use the additional tax revenue?

Lower the corporate tax rate

Increase military spending

Fund new entitlement programs

Reduce the national debt

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of increasing the minimum wage according to the discussion?

It will increase economic growth.

It will reduce the labor supply.

It will make labor cheaper.

It will lead to higher employment rates.