The Best Laid Plans: Understanding Elizabeth Warren’s Economics

Published on
January 20th, 2020
Duration
31 minutes

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The Best Laid Plans: Understanding Elizabeth Warren’s Economics

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Featuring David Bahnsen

Published on: January 20th, 2020 • Duration: 31 minutes

David Bahnsen, founder and CIO of The Bahnsen Group, takes a deep dive into the economic portfolio of Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren. Bahnsen unpacks the potential inconsistencies and contradictions of Warren's plan — with a particular focus on the consequences of a wealth tax. Filmed on January 13, 2020 in New York.

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  1. 00:01:32
    Why did you write a book about Elizabeth Warren’s policies?
  2. 00:04:40
    Why is Warren’s Wealth Tax so central to her plan?
  3. 00:09:24
    What are the challenges of taxing illiquid assets?
  4. 00:12:17
    Are there other unintended consequences to her plan?
  5. 00:13:54
    Is a wealth tax constitutional?
  6. 00:16:57
    How would a wealth tax impact US equities?
  7. 00:18:13
    What’s your view of US federal tax rates?
  8. 00:23:06
    Where does Warren stand relative to Obama?
  9. 00:25:40
    How do you view Warren’s private equity plan?
  10. 00:27:59
    How would you sum up Warren’s political acumen?