I was involved in the 'reformicon' effort in 2013-2014…
“I was involved in the 'reformicon' effort in 2013-2014, which was explicitly, 'We can't just Xerox Reagan.' In the spirit of Reagan, actually, we could rethink things - maybe we need to think more about job-training programs, earned income tax credit, adjust the tax code.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Policy Reform Commentary, 2015
Critiques copying past policies, urging innovative approaches to economic and job training reforms.
In simple terms: Avoid copying old policies; innovate for jobs and taxes.
Key Takeaway
Seek new solutions for job training and tax reforms.
Themes
policy reform
innovation
economic policy
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
thought‑leadership
When to use this quote
- Legislative drafting
- think‑tank research
- public forums
Key Concepts
Tax code
job training
earned income tax credit
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern policies could replace outdated ones?
- How to balance innovation with stability?
A Different Perspective
New ideas may face political resistance.