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We’re excited to welcome
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Jack Salmon back to the Mercatus Center! There’s a phenomenon that happens here that we’re quite proud of: the boomerang. Again and again, Mercatus colleagues go on to do great work at other organizations, but then return home to Mercatus. I happen to be one of those boomerangs, and now we have another in Jack.


Jack brings a wealth of expertise on fiscal policy, public finance, and economic growth. His research continues to challenge conventional wisdom, most obviously in the realm of tax reform, deficits, and debt. As it turns out, our tax code has some elements that aren’t great–from exemptions to tax rates.


On this front, Jack recently wrote two pieces:

Tracking DOGE: Efforts to Shrink the Deficit – A
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comprehensive review into deficit reduction efforts and their real impact on the economy. Jack examines whether these policies have delivered on their promises or merely reshuffled government spending priorities without meaningful long-term change.

This Administration Cares a Lot About Debt—Until It Doesn’t – An
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analysis of the shifting priorities of fiscal policy and the implications for future economic stability. Jack explores how rhetoric about fiscal responsibility often clashes with political incentives, leading to inconsistent policy decisions.


At Mercatus, we’re committed to advancing clear, principled economic thinking, and we’re thrilled to have Jack back in the mix. He recently launched his Substack,
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The Unseen and the Unsaid , which uncovers the hidden costs and unintended consequences of government intervention—
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Topics & Issues



Emily Hamilton
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testified before Congress about increasing housing costs and the outdated zoning and regulations that make it nearly impossible to build starter homes. Fixing these barriers isn’t rocket science—it just takes some smart policy tweaks.


Jen Tiedemann
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writes in Discourse about the hit show “Severance” and how it brilliantly satirizes the modern workplace. If its eerie premise were real, it wouldn’t be nearly as gripping—just a bureaucratic, lawsuit-ridden mess.


In a Mercatus mashup, Liya Palagashvili
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appeared on Macro Musings to talk about the gig economy, portable benefits, and changing labor regulations.


Tyler
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interviews Carl Zimmer in his latest episode of Conversations with Tyler. From the mysteries of consciousness to the weirdness of evolution, they dive deep into what makes life tick.









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