Manhattan Institute | Brian Riedl

Devolution: Four Proposals to Empower States and Reduce Washington's Political Strife

Brian Riedl — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In the summer of 2019, state governors had a collective approval/disapproval rating of 51/32.

Testimony Before the House Committee on Financial Services

Brian Riedl — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Brian Riedl testified before the U.S.

Biden's Infrastructure Proposal Is a Giant Boondoggle

Brian Riedl — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

It sets aside $400 billion for long-term health care for the elderly but only $115 billion for roads, highways, and bridges.

The Democrats' Shameless Hypocrisy on the Filibuster

Brian Riedl — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

As the recent historical record shows, the Democratic Party’s about-face on the filibuster is entirely opportunistic and their claims fact-free.

MI Responds: President Biden's Proposed $2.2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

Michael Hendrix — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Manhattan Institute fellows react to President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure package and his broader plan to overhaul the U.S. economy

$1.9 Trillion Is Too Much and Biden and the Democrats Know It

Brian Riedl — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The Democrats always lard these emergency spending bills with things that have nothing to do with the emergency—and that may bring new trouble down the road.

Dear Congress: Bringing Back Pork Would Be a Disaster

Brian Riedl — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A proposal to bring back pork-barrel earmarks should be sent to the slaughterhouse.

Dear Member of Congress:

'Trillions' Are the New Billions: How the Federal Budget Grew Detached from Reality

Brian Riedl — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Last year's budget deficits exceed any in modern history.

Ideas for the New Administration: The Federal Budget

Brian Riedl — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The initial priorities of the new government must be to ensure that vaccines are w

Biden Proposal Hijacks Recession for Liberal Wishlist

Brian Riedl — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

His plan for economic relief would use the pandemic to enact large, unrelated, permanent expansions of the federal government.

The “Facts” We Take on Faith

Brian Riedl — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

How do we know our political convictions are based in reality? The “Facts” We Take on Faith

The Case Against $2,000 Relief Checks

Brian Riedl — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Addressing six common arguments and myths in favor of this policy.

The Democrats Won't Take McConnell's ‘Yes' for an Answer

Brian Riedl — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Liberals are already attacking the Senate majority leader as obstructionist. In fact, he has a long history of cooperating with Democrats.

Liberal Economists Say Debt Doesn't Matter. They're Wrong.

Brian Riedl — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

They’re gambling our fiscal solvency on low interest rates

Even Liberals Have to Admit Trump Had Real Successes on the Economy

Brian Riedl — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Operation Warp Speed was a good idea. The CARES Act made a real difference. And yes, incomes rose across the board. Liberals ignore these facts at their peril.

Are Republicans Hypocrites on Deficits? Yes, but There Is More to the Story

Brian Riedl — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The GOP’s emphasis on fiscal responsibility didn’t disappear during the Trump years.

Behind CBO's $100 Trillion in Projected Deficits over 30 Years

Brian Riedl — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

The latest long-term budget estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) show unsustainable growth of government debt (Chart 1).

The Federal Debt Debate: Ballooning Threat or Manageable Lifeline?

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Joe Biden's $11 Trillion Plan to Bankrupt America

Brian Riedl — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Spending, Tax, and Deficit Myths Exposed

Brian Riedl — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

A quick look at economic data disproves numerous talking points

Dems Want to Rob from the Rich-and Give to the Near-Rich

Brian Riedl — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

From student loan forgiveness to health care, Democrats’ proposals will really benefit the upper middle class far more than the working class and poor.

Spending, Taxes, & Deficits: A Book of Charts

Brian Riedl — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The Manhattan Institute’s Brian Riedl has released the 2020 edition of his book of charts examining the federal budget, spending, taxes, and deficits. The 100-page chart book begins by broadly examining the rising budget deficits and...

How the Far Left Fails Basic Math

Brian Riedl — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

No, the wealthy cannot finance socialism.

The posts are a staple of liberal social media: Attacking the greedy billionaire who could “easily” give everyone $1 million.

Joe Biden Has an $11 Trillion Spending Plan. Can He Enact It?

Brian Riedl — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

His proposals come at a time that America can least afford them.

MI Responds: CBO Forecasts Historic Doubling of the National Debt

Brian Riedl — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

ON DEFICIT FORECASTING RELEASED BY CBO THIS AFTERNOON