Federal Fiscal & Tax Policy

Regulatory Policy Engaging economics researchers to improve regulatory analysis

Jeffrey Shrader, Alex Mechanick

February 2, 2026

Housing Will expanding the capital gains exclusion unlock housing supply?

William G. Gale, Elena Patel, Tayae Rogers, John Sabelhaus

February 2, 2026

Cities & Communities The postal network as economic infrastructure: Evidence from rural small businesses

Elena Patel

January 26, 2026

Upcoming Event

February 05

2026

Economic Security & Mobility Pathways to reduce child poverty: Impacts of federal tax credits

The Brookings Institution, Washington D.C.

Thursday, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Experts

Lauren Larson Nonresident Fellow - The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy

Loren Adler Fellow - Economic Studies, Associate Director - Center on Health Policy

Ben Harris Vice President and Director - Economic Studies, The Bruce and Virginia MacLaury Chair

Elena Patel Co-Director - Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, Pozen Director's Chair, Senior Fellow - Economic Studies

David Wessel Director - The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy, Senior Fellow - Economic Studies

Vanessa Williamson Senior Fellow - Governance Studies, Senior Fellow - Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center

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