Voter turnout is a problem in the United States, especially for younger, low-income voters. A recent study of an American Indian reservation in North Carolina shows that cash transfer programs could be an effective way to raise turnout numbers for low-income youth.
Matthew Fiedler discusses the Trump administration's changes to the Affordable Care Act and other key health issues shaping the upcoming midterm elections.
Stuart Butler and Timothy Higashi review the history of commissions that have been used in the budget process and offer four recommendations to consider when using commissions to help achieve budget reforms.
What is the neutral rate of interest? The Hutchins Center explains the neutral rate of interest, how estimates of it have declined over time, and what a low neutral rate means for policymakers.
Regulatory Policy
Trump’s deregulatory efforts keep losing in court—making it harder for future administrations. In a running tally of court challenges to Trump-era deregulatory rules, the administration has prevailed in just one case and either lost or abandoned its position in 18 cases. Connor Raso looks at how that could affect future administrations’ ability to deregulate down the road.
