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

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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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Fiscal Challenges for Government at All Levels: How Economic Stimulus Drives ... William W. Beach

Jan 16, 2009 4 min read

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10 Questions About the Economic Stimulus Bill Brian M. Riedl

Jan 15, 2009 3 min read

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Any Stimulus Legislation Must Include Budget Reforms to Address Long-Term Cha... Alison Acosta Fraser

Jan 9, 2009 6 min read

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CBO Budget Baseline Shows Historic Surge in Spending and Debt Brian M. Riedl

Jan 7, 2009 5 min read

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Why Spending Stimulus Plans Fail Brian M. Riedl

Nov 19, 2008 3 min read

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Why Government Spending Does Not Stimulate Economic Growth Brian M. Riedl

Nov 12, 2008 14 min read

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More Transportation Spending: False Promises of Prosperity and JobCreation Ronald D. Utt, Ph.D.

Apr 2, 2008 23 min read

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Essential Conditions for a Pro-Growth Stimulus Package Daniel J. Mitchell, Ph.D.

Nov 27, 2001 4 min read

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Richard Stern

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