December 2024, Paper: "Americans are, at last, starting to feel more cheerful about the economy. Consumer sentiment, as measured by the…
December 4, 2024, Opinion: "Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent’s goal of reducing the federal budget deficit to 3% of gross domestic…
This paper examines the current US fiscal situation and outlook through eight key questions. It finds that the fiscal trajectory is…
Sharply higher borrowing costs, especially for housing, fueled a disconnect between inflation statistics and consumer sentiment
November 2024, Paper: "Empirical studies have found that enhanced foreign competition can encourage or discourage innovation. To address…
November 25, 2024, Video: "Harvard Kennedy School of Government professor and former Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Jason Furman…
November 21, 2024, Opinion: "It is often said that a businessman like Donald Trump or Elon Musk will know how to put America’s fiscal house…
November 2024, Paper: "Since the approach envisaged under the Common Framework attempts to bring together a larger and more diverse group…
November 15, 2024, Video: "Jason Furman, professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School and former CEA chair, joins CNBC's 'Squawk Box' to discuss…
November 13, 2024, Video: "Larry Summers joins Sam Lessin and the 1636 Forum for a conversation on the state of Harvard and path forward…