Comparing the presidential candidates’ economic plans

Name: Comparing the presidential candidates’ economic plans
Uploaded: 2016-08-05T23:47:32Z
Duration: P674S
Description: July saw 255,000 jobs created and unemployment flat at 4.9%. How would the candidates boost the economy? Clinton seeks major infrastructure projects and a higher minimum wage, while Trump wants business tax cuts to encourage companies to invest in employees. Judy Woodruff speaks to Stephen Moore, senior economic adviser to Donald Trump, and Jared Bernstein, economic adviser to Hillary Clinton.

Clip: 08/05/2016 | 11m 14s

July saw 255,000 jobs created and unemployment flat at 4.9%. How would the candidates boost the economy? Clinton seeks major infrastructure projects and a higher minimum wage, while Trump wants business tax cuts to encourage companies to invest in employees. Judy Woodruff speaks to Stephen Moore, senior economic adviser to Donald Trump, and Jared Bernstein, economic adviser to Hillary Clinton.

Aired: 08/05/16

Rating: NR

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Comparing the presidential candidates’ economic plans

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