Our discussion in recent weeks of public budgets has highlighted the role they play as firm statements of an administration’s…
Fiscal federalism and Trump’s budget proposals
As part of my work as a research assistant, I am working on a project that is very relevant to…
Tax policy, public perception, and the midterm elections
As we head into midterm elections next week, both political parties are working hard to win support for their positions…
Trump’s tariffs – costs, benefits, and the trade deficit
Recent commentary on the tariffs that President Trump has been imposing on trade with countries including China and Mexico highlights…
Flood insurance: Market failure, failure of government, or both?
One of our recent homework questions asked us to think about whether or not the market for hurricane insurance would…
Recovery from the recession remains uneven
This week marks the 10-year anniversary of the beginning of the Great Recession in 2008. The New York Times is…
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