Experts in the News

The national debt "will not disappear on its own," and at some point, we'll have to raise taxes or make painful spending cuts, said public finance fellow Jorge Barro. "When that time comes, there are going to be costs associated with it," but Barro did not call for immediate measures.

“Brent Scowcroft was a true American patriot who dedicated his bright mind, hard work and great integrity to the security of his country," said James A. Baker, III, in a statement on the former national security advisor’s death.

Political science fellow Mark Jones contended that the mid-summer poll numbers could be a bit deceptive and unreflective of the president’s latent support in Texas, but “These polls certainly indicate Donald Trump has a fight on his hands."

CES Senior Director Ken Medlock commented on the news that BP plans to cut oil production by 40% over the next decade, a decision that has more to do with climate change than the recent oil crash.

"I think an election is doable. Mail-in voting is a clear solution, although there are downsides, because with mail ballots you can make a mistake," said political science fellow Mark Jones.