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As the 2024 election looms, one of the most debated policy proposals is the "No Tax on Tips" plan championed by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. This initiative, which aims to eliminate federal income tax on tip income, is designed to bolster the take-home pay of millions of American workers in the service industry. While the plan promises immediate benefits for tipped workers, its broader economic implications raise questions about long-term impacts on the U.S. economy. 

A new class of obesity medications known as GLP-1s has taken the U.S. by storm, with 10 million Americans having already taken the medications and 5 million still currently using them. 

GLP-1s work by decreasing appetite and can reduce calorie intake by 20% to 30% daily, according to findings from a Morgan Stanley research survey. Consumers in the survey reported reduced food consumption in many food categories, with the differences being most notable for snacks, confections, carbonated and sugary drinks, and alcohol. 

The proposed Child Tax Credit bill currently awaiting Senate approval promises to provide much-needed financial support for low-income families. This bill seeks to increase the maximum refundable amount per child, potentially uplifting millions of children and their families. 

This bipartisan legislation would, among other things, increase the maximum refundable amount per child of the Child Tax Credit from $1,600 currently to $1,900 in 2024 and $2,000 in 2025, as well as an inflation adjustment capped at $200.  An estimated 16 million children in families with low incomes would benefit in the first year, with more expected to benefit in the second year. 

A recent analysis conducted by IMPLAN sheds light on the far-reaching economic implications of the Child Tax Credit component of this bill, illustrating how increased household spending can stimulate GDP growth, job creation, and federal tax revenue.

The United States is experiencing a surge in demand for distribution transformers, a critical component of its power infrastructure. This demand spike is not merely a localized issue; it reflects broader economic dynamics and necessitates a deeper understanding of its implications. Let’s delve into the economic intricacies of this phenomenon and its far-reaching impacts.

Over the years, IMPLAN has gained the trust of users by providing valid and reliable data and analytics. In this blog post, we’re exploring the history of IMPLAN and of input-output models to show you how we’ve come to be relied on as a credible source for so many researchers and decision makers.