Center for Tax and Budget Policy
In-depth policy analysis and recommendations on national and international economic issues.
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Income Volatility and Mobility: U.S. Income Tax Data, 1999-2007
Those at the extremes of the income spectrum are most affected by volatile wages, based on U.S…
Pillars of Public Finance
Rice scholar George Zodrow discusses four "pillars of public finance" created by Rice University…
Capital Mobility and Capital Tax Competition
An examination of the extent to which the mobility of capital has increased and, if so, the…
Fiscal Stimulus 101: Lower Taxes and Sensible Spending
Lower marginal tax rates and sensible government spending will help stimulate the flagging U.S…
Economic Policy: Recommendations for the Next Administration
The next administration must implement policy to address both the short-term financial crisis and…
The Financial Crisis of 2008
Tax policy expert John Diamond discusses the origins of the financial crisis and possible next steps…
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The Two-Handed Economist
The Center for Tax and Budget Policy’s John Diamond delivers what a one-handed economist can’t: both sides of the debate on the economic issues that matter most.
About the Center
The Center for Tax and Budget Policy provides in-depth policy analysis and recommendations on national and international economic issues, with a focus on corporate and individual taxation, government spending, and economic growth. Its research addresses critical topics such as the economic impacts of tax policy changes at all levels, the distribution of tax burdens and wealth across generations, the sustainability of the U.S. budget, and factors influencing economic growth. Through rigorous research, media and political engagement, expert testimony, and research conferences, the center aims to shape public discourse and provide timely, actionable policy solutions.
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