Budget Process

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Charles Blahous
J. Fish and Lillian F. Smith Chair
Antony Davies
Senior Affiliated Scholar
Veronique de Rugy
Senior Research Fellow
Jason J. Fichtner
Former Senior Research Fellow

Expert Commentary
Budget Process
Trump's Rose-Colored Forecasts Surprisingly Accurate -- for Now
Creators
Veronique de Rugy
March 21, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
Politics Trump Policy Once Again in Budget Debate
Townhall
Veronique de Rugy
March 14, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
The Trump budget's economic forecasts should work, for now
Washington Examiner
Bruce Yandle
March 13, 2019
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
CBO Offers Many Options to Reduce the Federal Deficit
Veronique de Rugy, Justin Leventhal
February 13, 2019
Expert Commentary
Economics and Public Policy
Trump shutdown: A $5.7 billion wall downpayment cost $130 billion and we still don't have it
USA Today
Bruce Yandle
January 25, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
10 Things to Know about the Shutdown (and How It Might End)
Andrea O'Sullivan, Christian McGuire
January 3, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
Bad Bills Come from Those Who Wait
Creators.com
Veronique de Rugy
October 9, 2018
Expert Commentary
Taxes
Universal Savings Accounts a Silver Lining in Tax Reform
Creators.com
Veronique de Rugy
September 17, 2018
Expert Commentary
Infrastructure
Time to Rethink How We Fund Highways
The Washington Times
Robert Krol
July 2, 2018
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
Scholars Respond to Budget Proposal
Brian Knight, Christine McDaniel, David M. Primo, Veronique de Rugy
February 12, 2018

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Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
CBO Offers Many Options to Reduce the Federal Deficit
Veronique de Rugy, Justin Leventhal
February 13, 2019
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
At 2 Percent Growth Rate, It Would Take 35 Years to Double the Size of the US Economy
William Beach, Veronique de Rugy
September 26, 2016
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
Tracing the Roots of Today’s Fiscal Policy
Peter T. Calcagno, Edward López
July 19, 2016
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
Unauthorized Appropriations Continue to Grow
Veronique de Rugy
February 24, 2016
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
The Congressional Budget Office’s Latest Forecast: More Spending and Debt
Veronique de Rugy
February 9, 2016
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
Omnibus Spending Bill Is a Christmas Gift to Special Interests
Veronique de Rugy
December 29, 2015
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
“War Fund” Is a Budget Gimmick
Veronique de Rugy
December 2, 2015
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
Budget Deal Is Business-as-Usual in Washington
Veronique de Rugy
November 18, 2015
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
ACA Indexing Provisions: A Reality Check
James C. Capretta, Joseph Antos
November 11, 2015
Chart / Data Visualization
Government Spending
Budget Caps Are a Healthy Brake on Federal Spending
Veronique de Rugy
October 20, 2015

Expert Commentary
Budget Process
Trump's Rose-Colored Forecasts Surprisingly Accurate -- for Now
Creators
Veronique de Rugy
March 21, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
Politics Trump Policy Once Again in Budget Debate
Townhall
Veronique de Rugy
March 14, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
The Trump budget's economic forecasts should work, for now
Washington Examiner
Bruce Yandle
March 13, 2019
Expert Commentary
Economics and Public Policy
Trump shutdown: A $5.7 billion wall downpayment cost $130 billion and we still don't have it
USA Today
Bruce Yandle
January 25, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
10 Things to Know about the Shutdown (and How It Might End)
Andrea O'Sullivan, Christian McGuire
January 3, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
Bad Bills Come from Those Who Wait
Creators.com
Veronique de Rugy
October 9, 2018
Expert Commentary
Taxes
Universal Savings Accounts a Silver Lining in Tax Reform
Creators.com
Veronique de Rugy
September 17, 2018
Expert Commentary
Infrastructure
Time to Rethink How We Fund Highways
The Washington Times
Robert Krol
July 2, 2018
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
Scholars Respond to Budget Proposal
Brian Knight, Christine McDaniel, David M. Primo, Veronique de Rugy
February 12, 2018
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
Unrealistic Budget Assumptions Drive Deficit Projections
Veronique de Rugy
February 12, 2018

TV Appearance
Monetary Policy
David Beckworth on Fox Business
David Beckworth
September 6, 2016
Testimony
Government Spending
Veronique de Rugy Testifies on Federal Spending and the Debt Limit
Veronique de Rugy
February 2, 2016
Radio Appearance
Government Spending
Veronique de Rugy Discusses Why the Department of Agriculture Should be abolished on WINA radio
December 3, 2015

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Event Video
Government Spending
Fundamentals of Budget Process
David M. Primo
February 19, 2015
Radio Appearance
Government Spending
Veronique De Rugy Speaks with Ed Dean about Her Take on the Budget
February 4, 2015

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Radio Appearance
Budget Process
Veronique de Rugy discusses the President’s budget with WVLK’s Kruser and Krew Show
February 3, 2015

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Radio Appearance
Government Spending
Veronique de Rugy Discusses President Obama’s Budget on WBAL
February 3, 2015

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Radio Appearance
Government Spending
Veronique de Rugy discusses the Presidential Budget with John Bachelor
February 3, 2015

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TV Appearance
Government Spending
Veronique de Rugy Discusses President Obama's Budget on CNBC Asia
Veronique de Rugy
February 2, 2015
TV Appearance
Government Spending
Jason Fichtner Discusses Cutting Spending and Controlling Government Waste on C-SPAN
Jason J. Fichtner
January 13, 2015

12:00pm – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
Tools for Tracking the Economic Impact of Legislation
Patrick McLaughlin, Jerry Ellig, Jason J. Fichtner
2015
Jul
22
Russell Senate Office Building SR-385
11:30am – 1:00pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
The FY 2015 ‘Budget’: The Proposals and Real Reform
Jason J. Fichtner
2014
Apr
15
Rayburn House Office Building B-339
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
Spending Restraint and Lessons Learned: Why Cutting Spending is Key to Balancing the Federal Budget
Jason J. Fichtner
2012
Apr
26
Russell Senate Office Building, Room 325
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
Behind the Numbers: Understanding the President's FY 2013 Budget Submission to Congress
Jason J. Fichtner
2012
Feb
23
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-339
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Supporter Events
Government Spending
Invite Only
Scottsdale, AZ Supporter and Friend Lunch
David R. Henderson
2012
Jan
11
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Supporter Events
Government Spending
Invite Only
New York City Supporter and Friend Lunch
Jason J. Fichtner
2011
Nov
17
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
Changing the Budget Process to Promote Fiscal Responsibility
Veronique de Rugy, David M. Primo
2011
Oct
06
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-339
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
Practical Lessons in Budget Reform
Matthew D. Mitchell
2011
Sep
16
Rayburn House Office Building, Room B-339
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Supporter Events
Government Spending
Invite Only
Chicago, IL Supporter and Friend Lunch
2011
Sep
13
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Urban Economics
How Tax and Expenditure Limitations Affect State Budgets
2011
Mar
18
George Mason University, Arlington Campus, Hazel Hall 332 3301 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia