Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22 in Washington, D.C.

In style, Republican Donald J. Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris could hardly be more different, but the differences go far beyond his reckless bombast and her sober exuberance. There are real, substantive differences between these two candidates — with profound consequences for America’s economy, national security and health, as well as global peace and the growing threats from climate change.

On all these issues, Vice President Harris offers by far the more credible agenda. We unequivocally endorse her for president.

Ms. Harris’s economic proposals would be measurably more productive and prudent than Mr. Trump’s. Various analyses by well-respected experts have said as much: Moody’s Analytics found that Ms. Harris’ proposals would add more than a million new jobs and boost disposable incomes. Mr. Trump’s plans would set the stage for a recession as early as next year, cost more than 3 million jobs, and reduce middle class incomes by at least $2,000.

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The fiscally conservative Committee for a Responsible Budget found that Mr. Trump’s proposals........

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