MMT: The New Free Lunch
June 18, 2020The rapid rise in federal debt caused by the need to support an economy devastated by COVID-19 has renewed interest in a school of economic thought called Modern Monetary Theory (MMT).
Tax Policy
Breaking Down Our Debt
June 18, 2020New, Virtual Initiative: “Budgets & Beverages”
June 11, 2020On June 4, roughly 25 young professionals gathered together (remotely), stared at computer screens and watched an animated video over Zoom.
Post-Pandemic Tax Policy
June 10, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by Concord Coalition Executive Director
Pandemic’s Impact on Social Security
May 27, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by Nicko Gladstone, a research analyst with the Bipartisan Pol
House Passes $3 Trillion Relief Bill
May 20, 2020Moving rapidly to pass the next installment of COVID-19 pandemic relief, on May 15 the U.S.
Necessary, but Not Free
May 13, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by Concord Coalition Executive Director
Guest View: Fight the wolf, then the termites
April 09, 2020Seacoastonline.com
As the nation grapples with devastating healthcare and economic consequences of the spreading COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers in Washington have been ratcheting-up their responses.
Don't Pass the SALT
April 08, 2020On the latest Facing the Future, I was joined by former Congressman and Ambassador
Please DON'T pass the SALT
April 07, 2020Before the ink was dry on the $2 trillion CARES Act, the third and largest coronavirus rescue package enacted to date, it was evident that Congress would need to pass another.