ACCF Scholars

ACCF Scholar Greg Mankiw notes that economists don’t entirely know why rates have been so low for so long, or whether they will turn out to be mainly a boon or a danger.

Excerpt November 30, 2020, Paper: "The last generation has witnessed an epochal decline in real interest rates in the United States and around the world...

ACC Board of Advisors Member Karl Rove notes recounts occasionally change margins in the hundreds, never in the tens of thousands.

Former US President John F. Kennedy famously proclaimed that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” In a growing economy, the absolute well-being of those...

The Peterson Institute for International Economics recently released and in-depth and informative series: "Rebuilding the Global Economy: A special series outlining policy priorities and...

ACCF Scholar writes the coronavirus-induced recession is no reason to abandon economic policies that proved their worth.

Milton Friedman’s admonition 50 years ago that the modern corporation should maximize shareholder value remains controversial. We argue that under certain broad assumptions, the...

ACCF Scholar N. Gregory Mankiw writes on the impact of the pandemic on the economy.

ACCF Scholar William Galston notes the Democrats are a very different party from what it was 30 years ago. But the radicals haven’t taken it over.

An old debate over the proper role of C.E.O.s has entered the political arena. But chief executives aren’t well equipped to take on broad social issues.

By Dion Rabouin The Trump administration's proposal to send Americans $1,000 checks is now too little, too late, the plan's architect tells Axios. What happened: Trump...

The American Council for Capital Formation Center for Policy Research (ACCF CPR) commends the return of Kevin Hassett, former Chairman of President Trump's Council...

By Christopher Condon Former chief White House economist Glenn Hubbard said the U.S. may be headed into a depression unless the government takes drastic action...

Several reporters have emailed me, asking my thoughts about the current economic situation in light of the ongoing pandemic. Here they are, in abbreviated...

Given the mounting economic risks posed by the spread of the novel coronavirus, Congress should act swiftly but thoughtfully to pass fiscal stimulus. This...

The Tax Policy Center has released its report on Joe Biden's tax plan. Most noteworthy is the huge increase in taxes on high-income households. The...