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===Economic policy===
===Economic policy===
[[Image:Unemployment.jpg|thumb|right|''Source: Bureau of Labor Statisitcs'' [http://astuteblogger.blogspot.com/2009/07/anti-stimulus-in-pictures-any-questions.html]]]
[[Image:Unemployment.jpg|thumb|right|''Source: Bureau of Labor Statisitcs'' [http://astuteblogger.blogspot.com/2009/07/anti-stimulus-in-pictures-any-questions.html]]]
In the field of economic policy, Democrats tend to favor high progressive taxes, more regulation, and higher government spending.
In the field of economic policy, Democrats tend to favor high progressive taxes, more regulation, less personal freedom and more government control and spending.
The Democratic Party has historically had ties to [[labor union|organized labor]].<ref>http://weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/013/913wopoz.asp Paying Dues - The Democrats settle up with their union bosses, [[Weekly Standard]], July 25, 2007</ref> However, the influence of organized labor has waned as the portion of the unionized workforce has dropped in the "gig economy" that is more service oriented.
The Democratic Party has historically had ties to [[labor union|organized labor]].<ref>http://weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/013/913wopoz.asp Paying Dues - The Democrats settle up with their union bosses, [[Weekly Standard]], July 25, 2007</ref> However, the influence of organized labor has waned as the portion of the unionized workforce has dropped in the "gig economy" that is more service oriented.