The Corporate AMT: Understanding Low Tax Liabilities as a Policy Choice
Elena Patel explains how policy decisions shape corporate tax liabilities.
QAMO Students Visit Washington, D.C.
QAMO students spent Fall Break in Washington, D.C., visiting policymakers, economists, and influential institutions such as the World Bank and Congressional Budget Office.
Trump Blames Immigrant Surge for Housing Crisis. Most Economists Disagree
Troup Howard contrasts Trump’s claims with economic expert analysis on immigration and housing.
The Implications of Pledging to Exempt Certain Households from Tax Hikes
Adam Looney and Elena Patel discuss the challenges of tax exemption pledges in policy making.
No-Tax-Increase Pledges May Be Good Politics, But They Make Tax Policy Goals Harder to Achieve
Adam Looney and Elena Patel examine the trade-offs of political pledges against tax increases.
Jordan Matsudaira Dives Into the Issue of College Affordability
The affordability of higher education in the United States has become a major social and political issue and was the subject of Jordan Matsudaira’s recent address.
The Link Between Immigration and Housing Costs Isn’t as Obvious as It Seems
Troup Howard explores the nuanced relationship between immigration and housing affordability.
Education Economist Explores the Fight Over How Families Should Pay for College
Jordan Matsudaira presents insights from an education economist on college affordability.
What Went Wrong with Federal Student Loans?
Adam Looney analyzes systemic issues in federal student loan programs.