Economy

That a nation of unparalled wealth and opportunity is also a country with perpetual money problems is the most ironic issue of this campaign. The gap between classes is widening. The argument is where and how best to intervene.

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• Republican John McCain

  McCain would lower trade barriers and overhaul the unemployment insurance system to make it a worker retraining program. He would promote the diversification and conservation of energy sources, and keep taxes low to stimulate business.

• Democrat Barack Obama

  Besides a package of tax credits, Obama would address the economy with $10 billion in early-childhood-education grants, labor-friendly trade agreements, retraining programs for displaced workers, and investment in small businesses and research and development. He would also pursue fixes for mortgage fraud, subprime loans, foreclosures, and credit card debt.