Lawrence H. Summers

Could the US raise $1 trillion by hiking capital gains rates?

By Natasha Sarin, Lawrence H. Summers, Owen M. Zidar, and Eric Zwick| Feb 22, 2021

Economics

America’s ‘islands of poverty’ need targeted policies

Economists and policy makers should consider the merits of geographically targeted policies.

By Ed Finkel| Jun 29, 2018

Finance

Does the Fed want us to save or spend?

Does the Fed really want more saving, or more spending? Or, somehow, more of both?

By John H. Cochrane| Dec 15, 2014