Even allowing for substantial uncertainty regarding projections, current US fiscal policies are almost certainly unsustainable. Therefore,…
We explore changes over time in how financially prepared Americans are for retirement, with a focus on the relative positions of Black and…
Republicans will face a critical test of their unity when a spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown and keep federal…
The House of Representatives narrowly passed a budget resolution last month that included a framework for trillions of dollars of tax cuts…
Trying to reduce federal budget deficits by increasing the efficiency of federal operations is an appealing idea. However, greater…
January 6, 2025, Audio: "The 119th Congress is seated and getting on with the business of governing, with tax policy at or near the top of…
The Optimal Taxation of Height: A Case Study of Utilitarian Income Redistribution. N. Gregory Mankiw, Matthew Weinzierl, December 2007,…
Happiness, Contentment and other Emotions for Central Banks. Rafael Di Tella, November 7, 2007, Paper. "We show that data on…
The Valuation of Hidden Assets in Foreign Transactions: Why “Dark Matter” Matters. Ricardo Hausmann, May 27, 2007, Paper. "This paper…
Cyclical Budgetary Policy and Economic Growth: What Do We Learn from OECD Panel Data? Philippe Aghion, 2007, Paper. "A common…