Economic policies to raise median incomes
December 16, 2017
A presentation delivered at the 19th Annual Neemrana Conference.
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Archive: 2017
Remarks at a Conference on Agriculture, Nutrition, Health and the Environment in Africa
November 7, 2017
Thank you, Calestous, for that kind introduction. It is a great pleasure to be here today to welcome such a diverse and accomplished group of students, researchers, practitioners, and leaders across the fields of science, public…
Restoring Trust
November 7, 2017
A message from Dean Douglas Elmendorf
Presented to the Executive Education Programs for Senior Executive Fellows and Emerging Leaders
In many respects, the United States seems to be doing very well. Unemployment is barely above 4…
Make America Fair Again
October 11, 2017
I am honored to be here at Brown University today and delighted to have the opportunity to participate in your lecture series about “Economics in the Real World.” I will use this opportunity to offer my recommendations for U.S.…
Challenges for Federal Budget Policy
September 25, 2017
Presented to a meeting of The Concord Coalition
Thank you so much for inviting me to participate today. I am delighted to be celebrating the important work of The Concord Coalition during the past quarter-century. Bob Bixby asked…
A Presentation to Members of the House of Representatives
July 25, 2017
How to Stabilize the Health Insurance Market
Thank you. I am pleased to be here today.
You are taking up the critical subject of how to stabilize the marketplaces in which millions of Americans are buying private health insurance…
Letter to Congressional Leaders
July 21, 2017
Honorable Paul RyanSpeakerUnited States House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515
Honorable Nancy PelosiMinority LeaderUnited States House of RepresentativesWashington, DC 20515
Honorable Mitch McConnellMajority LeaderUnited…
Outlook for US Economic Policy and Growth
June 28, 2017
Remarks made in Hong Kong
Today, I would like to talk a bit about the outlook for US economic policy and growth. I want to begin by describing the political backdrop for policymaking. Then I’ll touch on four areas of policy—monetary…
Values for advancing the public interest: class of 2017 graduation remarks
May 26, 2017
Good afternoon, everyone. On this wet, cold, and blustery day in Cambridge, I want to offer my warmest welcome to all of you. Despite the weather, this is truly a joyful celebration.
To the graduates, congratulations! I hope you are…
On Federal Policy and Economic Growth
May 7, 2017
Note: This essay is based on a panel discussion at the annual policy conference of the National Association for Business Economics on March 6, 2017.
I am delighted to be here with Glenn Hubbard and Michael Peterson and to offer my…