Congress has a Tall Agenda and a Short Clock
May 12, 2022This week on Facing the Future, we spoke with one of the top experts on Congressional process and economic policy – Jon Lieb
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April Inflation: Still Too High
May 12, 2022Economists looking for solid clues about the future path of inflation were stymied by Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released t
Why Fiscal Hawks and Environmentalists Should Find Common Ground
May 10, 2022The Hill
Thirty years ago when The Concord Coalition began advocating fiscal and generational responsibility it was already clear that climate change posed a serious threat to the planet.
GDP Report Surprises, the Federal Reserve Does Not
May 05, 2022The U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-induced recession continues to surprise.
First Quarter GDP: Down But Not Out
May 05, 2022This week on Facing the Future, we looked at the state of the economy, including the first quarter GDP report, inflation expectations, the prospects for a "soft landing" as the F
So Much Work, So Little Time
April 29, 2022The House and Senate returned this week after a two-week spring break.
How the Younger Generation Views Fiscal Responsibility
April 27, 2022This week on Facing the Future, we go back in for a deeper dive with the voices of our future leaders and how they would address the growing challenge of putting the federal budget on a m
Inflation Q & A
April 21, 2022The March inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was shocking.
The Economic and Budgetary Challenges of Climate Change
April 20, 2022This week on Facing the Future, we explored the connection between environmental and fiscal sustainability with Brian Keane, president of S
Biden Budget Fails Concord's Criteria
On March 28, President Biden released his budget proposal for the upcoming 2023 fiscal year.