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Public Finance
6/4/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Outlook for Cities as State Economies Reopen

News: Event Coverage

Panelists discuss the challenges and opportunities facing US cities as state economies reopen following the COVID-19 pandemic
Public Finance
5/28/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Funding of Essential Services: Strategies for Generating Cash through Improved Public Asset Management

News: Event Coverage

Panelists discuss state and local government strategies for coping with COVID-19 induced revenue collapse.
Public Finance
5/21/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Future of US Aid to States, Counties, and Cities after the CARES Act

News: Event Coverage

Experts discuss the possibility of federal aid to state and local governments to replace hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenue.
Public Service
5/14/20

International Financial Law Review Recognizes Paul Volcker with Outstanding Achievement Award

News

Paul A. Volcker was recognized with the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award for his legacy as an economist and public servant.
Public Service
5/14/20

Jennifer Pahlka, Founder of Code for America, Joins the Volcker Alliance

News

Ms. Pahlka previously served as US Deputy Chief Technology Officer and executive director of Code for America.
Public Finance
5/14/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Federal Reserve Municipal Liquidity Facility: How $500 Billion in Credit Will Bolster America’s States, Counties, and Cities

News: Event Coverage

Experts discuss how the FED's Municipal Liquidity Facility may help states, counties, cities, and public agencies offset revenue shortfalls
Public Finance
5/7/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and Federal Aid to States and Municipalities: Federal Dollars, State and Local Needs

News: Event Coverage

This briefing covered how states and localities will use aid provided in the CARES Act, the Fed’s Municipal Lending Facility, and more.
Public Service
5/6/20

Warren Buffett Recommends You Read "Keeping At It"

News

Legendary investor Warren Buffett recommended two must-read books, including "Keeping At It" by Paul Volcker.
Public Service
5/1/20

Public Service and Good Governance for the Twenty-First Century

News

The engaging collection of essays from leading thinkers on effective government is available for purchase from Penn University Press.

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