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Public Service
4/9/20

The Pandemic’s Big Takeaway: It Matters Who Fills Government Jobs

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross

The success of our response to this crisis hinges in large part on the talent, preparedness, and dedication of our government workforce.
Government Services
4/8/20

Come together: Recovery requires greater cooperation

Commentary: William Rhodes

A rapid, “V-shaped” economic rebound after coronavirus passes seems increasingly unlikely. Policymakers must gird for a long haul back.
Financial Regulation
3/27/20

The Fed is making the right moves to help America's small businesses

Commentary: Sheila C. Bair

As COVID-19 disrupts financial markets, the Fed announces new programs that aim to directly help the real economy.
Public Service
3/25/20

Volcker Alliance Statement on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Commentary: Sara Mogulescu, Thomas W. Ross

The pandemic has made abundantly clear that the survival and security of people everywhere depends on government.
Public Finance
3/12/20

How Coronavirus is Exposing States' Fiscal Risks

Commentary: Christopher Reed, William Glasgall

How well states are able to cope with coronavirus will depend on how big a fiscal cushion policymakers have provided.
Public Service
1/8/20

A Message from Volcker Alliance Chairman Bill Bradley and President Thomas W. Ross

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross, Bill Bradley

The president and the new chairman of the Volcker Alliance share our plans and aspirations moving forward into 2020.
Structural Reforms
1/6/20

China’s impending Minsky moment

Commentary: William Rhodes

"Beijing must act now to avoid deeper trouble in the future," writes Volcker Alliance board member William Rhodes.
Public Finance
11/14/19

Notes on Infrastructure by Chris Hamel

Commentary: Chris Hamel

"The usefulness of benchmarking of government financial performance can be seen in the work of the Volcker Alliance."
Financial Regulation
10/24/19

Federal Reserve Supervision and Disclosure of Enforcement Data

Commentary: Gaurav Vasisht

Congress should ask the Fed to disclose targeted data on enforcement actions in its upcoming supervision and regulation report.

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