Monetary Policy is implemented by the Federal Reserve Bank of the U.S. to control inflation, regulate interest rates, and support the efficient functioning of the banking system. Fiscal Policy is ...

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President Joe Biden and members of Congress should pay more attention to the pro-growth fiscal policies occurring in the states. The federal budget process is a disaster, and the out-of-control ...

When you're knee-deep in the day-to-day details of running a business down on Main Street, it's easy to tune out the endless arguments about the economy taking place in Washington, D.C. That can be a ...

In response to COVID-19, both advanced and emerging market economies have implemented large fiscal stimulus programs that have pushed public debt to historically high levels. The combination of higher ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. The idea behind “fiscally-driven external rebalancing” is straightforward. If ...

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As the nation braces for a recession, North Carolina will be in a better place than most states thanks to fiscally responsible budgeting and tax cuts that put money back in families’ pockets. The ...

Potomac Watch: In Congress’s latest race to throw money at the virus, Republicans lose sight of first principles. Image: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images The European Union’s fondest fans are ...

Vaccination has saved lives and helped economic recovery in many countries, but uncertainty remains high amid new virus variants. The pandemic will leave a lasting mark on inequality, poverty, and ...

So, let me get this straight. There’s never enough money to fix the roads or the bridges that are falling apart, but Cincinnati City Council is spending $5.5 million on a half-baked plan for a ...