Veronique de Rugy

George Gibbs Chair in political economy and a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

Inflation Rose 3.2% In February, woman shopping for groceries

Why are Americans so skeptical about a rosy economy?

The way inflation is measured masks certain costs that add to the prices that consumers pay every day. Not surprisingly, higher costs mean lower consumer confidence, no matter what Americans are told about an improving economy.

By Veronique de Rugy

MomsRising Brings Congress Valentine's Day Greetings, Asking Lawmakers To Fund Child Care And Food/Nutrition For Women, Infants, Children And Expand The Child Tax Credit

Other Views

Another child tax credit expansion would keep financial prosperity out of reach for many families

The expansion would certainly provide more government cash for eligible families, but it complicates things further by creating disincentives to work and rise from poverty, especially as it builds on other existing transfers.

By Veronique de Rugy