Budget and Spending

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Federal spending has grown rapidly over the last decade, leading to substantial budget deficits that have crippled the economy and financially harmed Americans.

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The Road to Inflation: How an Unprecedented Federal Spending Spree Created Economic Turmoil

Sep 21, 2023 Over an hour read

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BACKGROUNDER

Funding Leftism: The Biden’s Administration’s Bureaucratic Radicalism

Apr 18, 2024 30 min read

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David Ditch

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Commentary

House Democrats Ride “Minibus” to Inflation, Economic Ruin Richard Stern

Jul 22, 2022 5 min read

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Please, Not “Shovel-Ready” Projects Again! Stephen Moore

Mar 23, 2020 4 min read

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Why Pelosi’s Infrastructure Plan Is the Wrong Way Forward David Ditch

Jan 31, 2020 3 min read

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At $23 Trillion, the U.S. National Debt Exceeds the Size of the Economy Romina Boccia

Jan 31, 2020 3 min read

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How the 2010s Became the Decade of Debt David Ditch

Jan 8, 2020 4 min read

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A (Cautionary) Tale of Two Michael Franc

Mar 25, 2011 4 min read

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Four Myths About Spending Cuts Brian M. Riedl

Jan 19, 2011 3 min read

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Rising Taxes Still Wouldn't Keep Up With New Spending Brian M. Riedl

Mar 12, 2010 2 min read

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Rachel Greszler

Senior Research Fellow, Roe Institute

Parker Sheppard, PhD

Research Fellow, Center for Data Analysis

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Richard Stern

Acting Director, Roe Institute and Director, Hermann Center

Budget and Spending