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News May 17, 2022

The New York Times: What higher interest rates could mean for jobs

"If spending on durable goods declines sharply, 'I could easily see that creating a recession, because suppliers would be stuck with a massive amount of invent…
News April 13, 2022

The Hill: Five parts of the economy where you can see inflation

"'We’ve definitely been talking about gasoline inflation over the last year. But what happened as a result of the invasion, it just took it to a new level of a…
Commentary June 13, 2018

American markets need more competition and more new businesses

Jay Shambaugh and Ryan Nunn discuss ways to make the U.S economy a dynamic market where new ideas can thrive, new businesses can reshape the economic landscape…
Commentary May 22, 2013

Testimony of Adam Looney

Adam Looney testifies before the Senate Budget Committee on the role of tax reform in supporting broad-based economic growth and fiscal responsibility.
Commentary May 14, 2008

Reducing the likelihood of financial crisis

Hamilton Project Senior Scholar Doug Elmendorf testified before the Joint Economic Committee on principles to guide reform of financial markets.
Commentary January 24, 2008

Options for fiscal stimulus

In a testimony, Jason Furman discusses a timely, temporary and targeted fiscal stimulus as a solution in stabilizing the economy.
Commentary January 23, 2008

The US economy, now and for the longer term

Former US Treasury Secretary Robert E. Rubin gave the keynote address for the opening plenary session.
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