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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBeyond the Stimulus Package

Isabel V. Sawhill, February 05, 2008, McClatchy Tribune

Isabel Sawhill argues that the fiscal stimulus package is a good idea, but is merely a stopgap that will do little to change the fundamental problems. She says that Congress should not lose sight of how the economy got to where it is and what is needed to prevent such vulnerabilities in the future. Read More

Fiscal Policy, Macroeconomics, U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Post-Stimulus Economy: Stimulate, Then Be Patient

Jason Furman, February 01, 2008, Los Angeles Times

Will the economy get a much-needed boost from a stilmulus package? In a week long Los Angeles Times 'Dust Up' series, Jason Furman, a Brookings scholar and an advisor to President Clinton, and author-economist Steven E. Landsburg discuss the U.S. economy and the recently announced stimulus package. Read More

Fiscal Policy, Macroeconomics, U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioAfter the Stimulus

Alan Berube, January 29, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The economic stimulus package before Congress may provide temporary relief in the short-term, but, ultimately, bolstering America’s long-term economic growth depends on the “three Is”- innovation, intellect, and infrastructure. Alan Berube, research director and fellow at the Metropolitan Policy Program at Brookings discusses America’s major metropolitan areas hold the key to economic health for the long haul. Read More

Fiscal Policy, Macroeconomics, U.S. Economy, Monetary Policy, Federal Budget

UPCOMING EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Summit for American Prosperity: Washington and Metro Areas Working Together

Thursday, June 12, 2008
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Washington, DC

UPCOMING EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Great Credit Squeeze: How It Happened, How to Prevent Another

Friday, May 16, 2008
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

UPCOMING EVENT

Save to My PortfolioHealthy Marriage, Strong Families and Child Wellbeing

Friday, May 16, 2008
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Washington, DC

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioEnergy Challenges for the Next President

Monday, May 12, 2008
Washington, DC

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioHelping Disconnected and Hard-to-Employ Single Mothers

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCommunities with New Immigrants Deserve Federal Aid

Audrey Singer, May 02, 2008, The News & Observer

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Impact of the Mortgage Crisis on Children and Their Education

Julia B. Isaacs and Phillip Lovell, April 2008, First Focus

VIDEO

Save to My PortfolioImmigration Reform Ideas for Our Next President

Audrey Singer and Martha Raddatz, May 01, 2008

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioHigh Time for a Helping Hand for Strapped American Families

Elisabeth Jacobs, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe State of Airline Competition and Prospective Mergers

Clifford Winston and Steven A. Morrison, April 24, 2008, House Judiciary Committee Antitrust Task Force

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioThe Housing Crisis and Lessons for Monetary Policy

Monday, April 21, 2008
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioDon’t Blame the War for the Economy

Martin Neil Baily, April 20, 2008, The New York Times

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioAirlines are Safer than Ever

Clifford Winston and Robert W. Crandall, April 19, 2008, The Wall Street Journal

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William G. Gale

William G. Gale

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Arjay and Frances Miller Chair in Federal Economic Policy

Bill Gale, a Brookings vice president and director of the Economic Studies Program, is an expert on tax policy, fiscal issues, pensions, and saving behavior. He is also co-director of the Tax Policy Center and director of the Retirement Security Project.
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Douglas W. Elmendorf

Douglas W. Elmendorf

Senior Fellow, Economic Studies

Doug Elmendorf, whose federal posts have included the Federal Reserve Board, U.S. Treasury Department, and Congressional Budget Office, focuses his research on macroeconomics and fiscal policy.   He is the co-editor of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity.
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Jason Furman

Jason Furman

Senior Fellow, Economic Studies

Jason Furman is the director of The Hamilton Project, a Brookings policy initiative aimed at promoting economic growth and opportunity. A former White House adviser, he has conducted research and policy work on issues that include taxes, health care and Social Security.
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