Ben Harris

@econ_harris

Kellogg Professor and Chief Economist, former Chief Economist to VP Biden & chief editor of the Biden Forum.

Washington, DC
Joined November 2015
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    Nov 2

    Jon Davidson is the most brilliant, most supportive, kindest person I have ever worked with I hope to be 1/100 as generous of a colleague as he is each day to everyone in his orbit So happy for his confirmation. and the country are so beyond lucky for his service.

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    Nov 2

    Many many congrats to my friend Jon Davidson tonight as the Senate gives him a long overdue confirmation vote. He’s a truly kind colleague and damn fine public servant. We are lucky to have him at .

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    Oct 27

    Pastries and persuasion: How a global tax deal got done. “No country really feels it can act independently to raise taxes because its firms will be uncompetitive, so the only way to do this is to hold hands and say enough is enough,” told NYT

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    Oct 11

    A good day to remember Alan Krueger’s contributions to economics, as we did in June 2019 at the Hutchins Center

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    Oct 6

    The urgency of the debt limit situation demands immediate attention. Glad to join and business leaders today to discuss the importance of addressing the debt limit quickly to protect America’s full faith and credit, businesses, and families.

    A stage with President Biden and Secretary Yellen on the left, two people on the right, and a screen with virtual attendees in the center. The screen says “Roundtable with Business Leaders | Build Back Better”
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    Sep 28

    We have no time to waste. There is no better time than today to act boldly to ensure a more prosperous and sustainable future for Americans. I spoke to about the path to building back better today:

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    Sep 25

    📖 In , and look back at historic reasons for wage stagnation and propose reforms for greater competition, including stronger unions, more workplace protections for employees, and a higher minimum wage.

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    Sep 20

    The idea that we are playing poker with the is insanity Tutorial: debt ceiling is total amount US govt has to pay its existing bills like Social Security, Medicare benefits, military pay… Read : “Congress, Raise the Debt Limit”

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    Sep 15

    NEW >> report from outlines the causes for child care shortages in communities around the country, highlighting the need for public investment CNBC: America's child care system is failing families, Treasury says

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    Sep 8

    Secretary Yellen: “I again note that Congress has addressed the debt limit in recent years through regular order, with broad bipartisan support. I respectfully urge Congress to protect the full faith and credit of the US by acting as soon as possible.”

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    Sep 1

    Time to get serious about tax enforcement.

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    Aug 21

    “The unvaccinated are killing people in ways they probably never imagined.” From a radiation oncologist in Tampa, who had to turn a patient with metastatic brain cancer away from his hospital because no beds were available:

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    Jul 21

    Federal agencies continue to deliver promptly on key elements of ' competition Executive Order:

    The FTC has voted unanimously to endorse the principle known as “right-to-repair,” approving a policy statement committing the agency to investigating anti-competitive repair restrictions under both the nation’s antitrust laws and a key law governing consumer product warranties.
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    Jul 18

    The IRS has fewer auditors than at any time since WWII. No surprise that tax gap costs the U.S. 3% of GDP/yr, disproportionately from the $$ who don't pay their fair share proposals to improve compliance will raise $700B+, create a more efficient, equitable tax systm

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    Jul 9

    The President's competition executive order is impressive & important. I expected a strong signal of his commitment to greater competition but was blown away by how detailed it was in setting out 72 specific initiatives across a wide range of agencies.

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    Jun 5

    “I believe that what you are seeing is a revival of multilateralism” - YELLEN in London after G-7 agreement

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    May 28

    Having followed Presidents’ budgets for >40 years, I think it’s fair to say that while I might modify some things in the new Biden budget, it would, if enacted, do more to reduce poverty and inequality than any other budget in modern US history

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    May 20

    New: Treasury report details the administration's IRS expansion plan. --Doubles the number of employees. --Goes after cryptocurrency --Closes 10% of tax gap.

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    May 20

    Today, Treasury released a report on 's plan to end the two-tiered tax system where almost all workers pay what they owe, but those who accrue income from opaque sources often don’t. By closing the tax gap, we can raise much needed revenue to support American families.

    Nearly $600 billion of taxes went unpaid in 2019. The number will rise to about $7 trillion over the next decade if unaddressed—roughly equal to 15% of taxes owed. And we know that noncompliance is concentrated at the top of the wealth distribution.
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    May 18

    Let’s build back better together—and build something that lasts for generations. We Americans deserve a better deal. Read my full remarks today on this better deal, here: and

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