Government Accountability

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Jerry Ellig
Research Professor, George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center
Eileen Norcross
Senior Research Fellow
Antony Davies
Senior Affiliated Scholar

Expert Commentary
Study of American Capitalism
The Export-Import Bank Has Been Underpowered for Years. Did Supporters’ Arguments Pan Out?
Veronique de Rugy, Andrea O'Sullivan
May 22, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Accountability
The Government Is Treating Assange Like a Hacker to Punish His Journalism
Reason
Andrea O'Sullivan
April 23, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Accountability
This Supreme Court Case Could Restrain Judicial Deference to Federal Agencies
The Federalist
Jennifer Huddleston
April 4, 2019
Expert Commentary
Budget Process
Trump's Rose-Colored Forecasts Surprisingly Accurate -- for Now
Creators
Veronique de Rugy
March 21, 2019
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
How About Improper Payments in the Military?
American Institute for Economic Research
Veronique de Rugy
January 25, 2019
Research Papers
Government Spending
Year-End Federal Spending and Government Waste
Jason J. Fichtner, Joe Albanese
June 14, 2018
Expert Commentary
Economics and Public Policy
Why Gun Laws May Finally Change: Kids Are Leading
Bloomberg
Tyler Cowen
February 26, 2018
Expert Commentary
Government Spending
SpaceX and Uncle Sam Shrug Off Billion-Dollar Blame Game
Creators Syndicate
Veronique de Rugy
January 25, 2018
Expert Commentary
Economics and Public Policy
Corporate vs. Government Scandals
The Inquirer
Omar Ahmad Al-Ubaydli
May 2, 2017
Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Adam Millsap on the Phil Valentine Radio Show (Tennessee)
March 30, 2017

Research Papers
Government Spending
Year-End Federal Spending and Government Waste
Jason J. Fichtner, Joe Albanese
June 14, 2018
Working Papers
Urban Economics
The Benefits and Risks of Policymakers' Use of Smart City Technology
Emily Hamilton
October 31, 2016
Federal Testimony
Regulation
The Need for a Greater Congressional Presence in Regulation Policy and Oversight
William Beach
July 6, 2016
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
United States Is the World’s Leader in International Arms Sales
Veronique de Rugy
June 28, 2016
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Improper Federal Payments Waste over $100 Billion in 2012
Veronique de Rugy, Jason J. Fichtner
February 17, 2014
Federal Testimony
Government Spending
Why Government Institutions Fail to Deliver on Their Promises: The Public Choice Explanation
Veronique de Rugy
December 4, 2013
Working Papers
Monetary Policy
Central Bank Intervention and the Role of Political Connections
Benjamin M. Blau
October 24, 2013
Federal Testimony
Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve and the Rule of Law
Lawrence H. White
September 11, 2013
Policy Briefs
Regulation
How Well Do Federal Agencies Use Regulatory Impact Analysis?
Jerry Ellig, James Broughel
July 16, 2013
Research Papers
Budget Process
Impartiality, Political Participation, and Federal Budget Process Reform
Timothy P. Roth, Adam C. Smith
December 20, 2012

Books
Regulatory Process Reform
Office of Management and Budget's 2000 Draft Report to Congress on the Costs and Benefits of Federal Regulations
Susan Dudley
January 19, 2000

Data Visualizations
Government Spending
United States Is the World’s Leader in International Arms Sales
Veronique de Rugy
June 28, 2016
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Improper Federal Payments Waste over $100 Billion in 2012
Veronique de Rugy, Jason J. Fichtner
February 17, 2014
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
U.S. Net Position Continues to Worsen, Following 12-Year Trend
Veronique de Rugy
November 12, 2012
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Trillion-Dollar Deficits
Veronique de Rugy
November 5, 2012
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Projections of U.S. Public Debt Continue to Accelerate
Veronique de Rugy
October 8, 2012
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
The Fiscal Interplay Between Federal, State, and Local Governments
Veronique de Rugy
July 30, 2012
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Food Stamp Spending and Enrollment Double in Five Years
Veronique de Rugy
June 25, 2012
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
The Small Business Administration: What Cost to Taxpayers?
Veronique de Rugy
April 2, 2012
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Debt Grows at a Faster Rate Than Economy for Foreseeable Future
Veronique de Rugy
March 5, 2012
Data Visualizations
Government Spending
Disaster Aid Spending: FEMA’s Track Record
Veronique de Rugy
September 19, 2011

Federal Testimony
Regulation
The Need for a Greater Congressional Presence in Regulation Policy and Oversight
William Beach
July 6, 2016
Federal Testimony
Government Spending
Why Government Institutions Fail to Deliver on Their Promises: The Public Choice Explanation
Veronique de Rugy
December 4, 2013
Federal Testimony
Monetary Policy
The Federal Reserve and the Rule of Law
Lawrence H. White
September 11, 2013
Federal Testimony
Financial Markets
Measuring the Costs and Benefits of New Rules
J. W. Verret
April 17, 2012
Federal Testimony
Government Spending
Accountability at FEMA: Is Quality Job #1?
Maurice P. McTigue
October 20, 2011
State Testimony
State and Local Budget Reform
Performance Based Budgeting
Maurice P. McTigue
May 4, 2011
Federal Testimony
Technology and Innovation
Transparency Through Technology: Evaluating Federal Open Government Efforts
Jerry Brito
March 9, 2011
Federal Testimony
Regulation
Federal Rulemaking and the Regulatory Process
Richard Williams
July 27, 2010
Federal Testimony
Government Spending
Stimulus Facts
Veronique de Rugy
March 26, 2010
State Testimony
Regulatory Process Reform
Thinking Differently About Budgeting
Maurice P. McTigue
February 16, 2010

Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Adam Millsap on the Phil Valentine Radio Show (Tennessee)
March 30, 2017
TV Appearance
Regulation
Veronique de Rugy Discusses Virginia Lifting Ban on Uber and Lyft
Veronique de Rugy
July 3, 2014
Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Veronique De Rugy Discusses State Occupational Licensing on Jimmy Barrett
June 6, 2014

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Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Antony Davies Discusses the Minimum Wage on the Gary Nolan Show
June 5, 2014

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Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Tom W. Bell Discusses his latest book, "Copyright Common Law and the Common Good" on the Peter Schiff Show
May 20, 2014

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Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Veronique de Rugy Discusses the Economics of Medicaid on WSVA with Jim Britt
May 19, 2014

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TV Appearance
Government Accountability
Eileen Norcross Discusses Alabama's Pension Funds on WTYV Channel 4
Eileen Norcross
May 19, 2014
Radio Appearance
Government Accountability
Keith Hall Discusses How to Fix the Unemployment Measurement
March 26, 2014

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TV Appearance
Government Accountability
Veronique De Rugy Discusses Sanctions on Russian and Ukrainian Officials on Varney and Company
Veronique de Rugy
March 19, 2014
Radio Appearance
Economics and Public Policy
Veronique De Rugy Discusses Government Waste on Boston Radio's Michael Graham Show
February 19, 2014

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Mercatus Events
Technology and Innovation
Wireless Spectrum in 2016: A Policy Update
Brent Skorup
2016
Feb
18
Cannon House Office Building 121
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Mercatus Events
F. A. Hayek Program
Peter Leeson Book Panel: Anarchy Unbound: Why Self-Governance Works Better Than You Think
2014
Aug
28
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus; Johnson Center Cinema
11:30am – 1:00pm
Mercatus Events
Government Accountability
The Mighty Have Fallen: Why Special Interests Almost Always Win and What We Can Learn from When They Lose
Matthew D. Mitchell
2014
May
13
Rayburn House Office Building B-340
11:30am – 1:00pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
The FY 2014 ‘Budget’: The Proposals and Where We Go from Here
Jason J. Fichtner
2013
Apr
30
Rayburn HOB B-339
11:30am – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
Dr. Yandle's Quarterly Economic Update: October 2012
Bruce Yandle
2012
Oct
18
Rayburn B-369
10:00am – 2:30pm
Mercatus Events
Government Accountability
Economic Foundations Workshop with the Commonwealth Foundation
Keith Hall, Matthew D. Mitchell
2012
Aug
18
Crowne Plaza Valley Forge 260 Mall Boulevard King of Prussia, PA 19406
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Supporter Events
Technology and Innovation
Invite Only
New York City Symposium: Advancing Liberty, Creating Change
Veronique de Rugy
2012
May
18
Supporter Events
Financial Markets
Invite Only
13th Annual Retreat: Advancing Liberty, Creating Change
Veronique de Rugy, Jason J. Fichtner, Matthew D. Mitchell, Tyler Cowen
2011
Mar
18
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Government Spending
Making the Federal Budget
Jason J. Fichtner
2011
Jan
12
B-340 Rayburn House Office Building.
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Mercatus Events
Taxes
Boosting Economic Competitiveness in the States
Eileen Norcross, Jason Sorens, William Ruger
2010
Mar
11
George Mason University Law School Hazel Hall, Room 332 3301 N. Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203