The SPR Release Is Good - But The Administration Needs To Do More
The recently-announced SPR release is the first step in a broader program to address oil price volatility in today's geopolitical environment.
Arnab Datta
48 postsThe Biden Administration Has The Power: Administrative Authority To Address The Crisis in Oil Supply Right Now
Energy security has taken on new importance in wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We can use existing tools to confront these challenges without sacrificing our climate goals.
The Proposed 8% Medicare Advantage Bump Will Add To Inflation in 2023
Now is the time for the Biden administration to think hard about how to encourage greater efficiency for the already elevated set of healthcare costs that the government and the private sector finance in this country.
The "Inflation Management" Approach to Policy
It means that the White House and Congress should, where feasible, use targeted fiscal policies and structural reforms to equitably address the demand- and supply-side challenges that contribute to inflationary pressure.
Offsetting Persistent Inflationary Pressures With Disinflationary Healthcare Policy
Healthcare policy interventions could provide downward pressure on core PCE both in 2022 and in the years ahead. Given the salience of inflation, disinflationary healthcare policies should be a key priority for Congress and the Biden Administration alike.
