Are tax increases, or budget cuts, more harmful to Minnesota's economy?

Four of the state's top economists discuss the short-term and long-term impact of tax increases and budget cuts on Minnesota's economy. Which economic factors should politicians pay attention to when making decisions about balancing the budget?

Guests

• Tom Stinson: State Economist and economics professor, University of Minnesota.
• Louis Johnston: Chair of the economics department and professor of economics, St. John's University and College of St. Benedict.
• Varadarajan V. Chari: Professor of economics, University of Minnesota.
• Ed Lotterman: Professor of economics, Augsburg College. Writes the Real World Economics column in the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

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Resources

• about State Economist Tom Stinson
• about economist Louis Johnston
• about economist V. V. Chari
• about economist Ed Lotterman