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Can Democrats Design Social Programs that Survive? | Science of Politics


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Democrats are deciding how to trim their reconciliation bill, considering expiring programs, means testing eligibility, and using tax credits rather than spending. To make these new social programs last after Democrats lose power, today’s program design decisions are critical. Eric Patashnik finds that sustainable programs require incentivizing actors to see reforms through and not letting policy opponents re-organize to win at later stages. Stuart Kasdin finds that using the tax code and entitlements can increase program survivability, but that health and social welfare programs have a harder time surviving. They both say the policy battle isn’t over after a policy passes and its design matters to what lasts.

Guests: Eric Patashnik, Brown University; Stuart Kasdin, Goleta

Studies: Reforms at RiskBudgeting Rules and Program Outcomes

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