Issues

  • Economy

    Economy

    The health of our nation’s economy influences all aspects of public policy. The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) maintains a close watch on economic developments and advises Congress on their importance. Through research ...
  • International

    International

    Globalization is transforming the U.S. and world economies. The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) studies how international trade and worldwide capital flows affect the U.S. and its trading partners and how economic reforms can ...
  • Health Care

    Health Care

    America’s health care system does too little to deliver good health, even as spiraling health care costs place increasing burdens on American families, businesses, and the government. The Joint Economic Committee studi...
  • Tax Policy

    Tax Policy

    The U.S. tax system is economically inefficient and excessively complex. The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) studies how the tax system can be simplified and improved to enhance economic growth and reduce unnecessary burdens o...