U.S. Economy
Hutchins Center Fiscal Impact Measure
At this time of extreme divisions in the U.S., the nation faces numerous economic challenges including how to restore fiscal responsibility, create more growth and mobility, make taxes fairer and more efficient while improving health, education, and the environment. A group of distinguished economists with very different perspectives has now released a with recommendations in each of these areas. Their work indicates that it is possible to disagree but still find common ground.
On Tuesday, December 3, Brookings and the will host several of the authors, as well as outside experts and policy makers, to discuss the recommendations outlined in the report. Viewers can join the conversation and ask questions in advance by emailing [email protected] or on X using the hashtag #GrandBargain.
Agenda
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December 3
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Welcome and introduction
Ben Harris Vice President and Director - Economic Studies -
Economic growth and mobility, budget, and taxes
Jared Bernstein Chair, Council of Economic Advisers - The White House
Isabel V. Sawhill Senior Fellow Emeritus - Economic Studies, Center for Economic Security and OpportunityArthur F. Burns Scholar in Political Economy and Director of Economic Policy Studies - American Enterprise InstituteModerator
Ben Harris Vice President and Director - Economic Studies -
Health and education
Gopi Shah Goda Director - Retirement Security Project, Alice M. Rivlin Chair in Economic Policy, Senior Fellow - Economic StudiesSenior Vice President - Bipartisan Policy CenterSenior Fellow and Deputy Director, Education Policy Studies - American Enterprise Institute
Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach Nonresident Senior Fellow - Economic Studies, The Hamilton ProjectModerator
National Education Writer - The Washington Post
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In Partnership With
American Enterprise Institute
