Policy Fellow Linda Stamato argues for the establishment of a public bank in New Jersey, emphasizing the potential benefits it could bring to the state’s economy and communities. She highlights how public banks, unlike commercial banks, prioritize local interests by reinvesting deposits back into the community through loans for small businesses, infrastructure projects, and affordable housing. By providing lower-cost financing and reducing reliance on Wall Street, a public bank could address pressing challenges such as climate change, income inequality, and racial disparities. The article also notes successful examples of public banking in other states, suggesting that New Jersey should seize this opportunity to create a resilient, equitable, and sustainable financial system for its residents.
Improving How We Measure Cumulative Regulatory Impact
Very often people complain about "too much regulation" in government. What does this actually mean? A new blog post by Dean Stuart Shapiro discusses the challenges and importance of measuring the cumulative impact of regulations in the United States. Despite the...
