Stories Tagged as
Fiscal policy
Fed Chair Jay Powell: We’re “independent of political considerations”
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 12, 2018
In a 30 minute conversation, Chairman Powell discusses tariffs, political pressure on the Fed and wage stagnation.
Why economists and politicians don't seem to speak the same language
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 27, 2018
If we want better policies, then politicians need to start thinking more like economists — and vice versa.
Clinton economic policies rely on tax changes
Aug 11, 2016
In a speech near Detroit, Clinton said the rich and corporations should pay more.
Imagining a Paul Ryan speakership
Oct 22, 2015
What economic policies would Ryan and his world view bring to the position?
House changes how bills are evaluated
Jan 8, 2015
"Dynamic scoring" of bills sounds boring, but it’s actually a big deal.
Explainer: Fiscal hawks vs. fiscal doves
by
Paddy Hirsch
Nov 14, 2013
Why are those who want to fight inflation called 'fiscal hawks'?
How to avoid the 'fiscal cliff'
May 30, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says lawmakers need to apply the brakes on automatic spending cuts and tax increases set to go into effect at the end of the year or the U.S. may face a new recession.
For public good, not for profit.
Your economic predictions: Shadow or no shadow?
by
Adriene Hill
May 28, 2012
Last Groundhog Day we asked a couple economists to predict the economic future. Today we asked them to do it again.
Should Washington act to prevent a 'fiscal cliff'?
May 23, 2012
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office released a study yesterday warning of a U.S. recession if lawmakers let the Bush-era tax cuts expire and enact a round of automatic spending cuts -- allowing for a 'fiscal cliff.'
Putting Social Security's deteriorating finances in context
Apr 24, 2012
Social Security's shortfall is manageable, but it's also real.