Globalization
When Tax Laws Challenge Public Opinion: Insights from OBBBA
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025, passed with public opposition, generated fiscal imbalances and cut key programs. The discrepancy between fiscal standards and what is seen by citizens was due to the fact that the majority of funding comes from wealthy citizens. However, other projects such as Connecticut’s Citizens’ Election Program, with public financing for campaigns, demonstrate the possibility of aligning legislation with public opinion.
August 19, 2025