Alex Brill, AEI

Alex Brill

AEI

Washington, DC, United States

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Past:
  • AEI
  • CNBC

Past articles by Alex:

AEI

What is behind that record-breaking state unemployment rate data?

Perhaps the tax cut is set to boost the economy this year by more than that 0.3 percent predicted by CBO. Time will tell. → Read More

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Beware these misleading arguments against an internet sales tax

Critics of pending legislation which would allow states to collect sales tax on goods purchased from out-of-state sellers have made several misleading arguments that I'd like to address. → Read More

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SALT repeal: illustrated

The SALT deduction is the largest itemized deduction and one of the largest tax expenditures in the entire tax code. Repealing it will prove politically challenging, but economically worthwhile. → Read More

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Who is helping after Hurricane Harvey?

Helping those in need is not something that ordinary Americans leave in the hands of government, celebrities, and corporations. Donations are pouring in from around the country from Americans of all walks of life. → Read More

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AEI scholars bookend the witness table at Senate Finance Committee

This isn’t the first time two AEI scholars were invited to testify at the same hearing to offer different ideas. AEI’s commitment to a competition of ideas and academic freedom results in important contributions to debates around DC (and in our lunchroom). → Read More

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AEI scholars bookend the witness table at Senate Finance Committee

This isn’t the first time two AEI scholars were invited to testify at the same hearing to offer different ideas. AEI’s commitment to a competition of ideas and academic freedom results in important contributions to debates around DC (and in our lunchroom). → Read More

AEI

Testimony: The opportunities for individual tax reform

Chairman Hatch, Ranking Member Wyden, and other Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify this morning. My name is Alex Brill, and → Read More

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AEI Tax Brief: Child tax credit options

Under current law, a taxpayer can claim a Child Tax Credit (CTC) of up to $1,000 for each qualified child under 17 years of age. → Read More

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A few comments on e-cigarettes and cigarette smoking among adolescents and young adults

With teen smoking at a new low, policymakers should be celebrating a public health success instead of seeking a new regulatory expansion. → Read More

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A few comments on e-cigarettes and cigarette smoking among adolescents and young adults

With teen smoking at a new low, policymakers should be celebrating a public health success instead of seeking a new regulatory expansion. → Read More

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Happy birthday, #BetterWay tax plan

Happy birthday, tax plan. I don’t mean to put undue pressure on you on your first birthday, but the country depends on your success. → Read More

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Let's scrap regulations in favor of a carbon tax

Conservatives should work to ensure that the eventual solutions to carbon pollution are market-based strategies to encourage consumers and innovators alike to pursue socially optimal outcomes. → Read More

Let's scrap regulations in favor of a carbon tax-commentary

Once the GOP enacts tax reform, it should adopt a new tax that will help grow the economy and reduce emissions, says Alex Brill. → Read More

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Trump vs. House GOP: Whose Plan Is More Pro-Growth?

Unanswered questions about President Trump's proposed tax reform abound. The sustainability of good tax policy requires that lower marginal tax rates on investment be achieved in a manner that does not worsen the long-run fiscal outlook. → Read More

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Running for Your Life? Not So Much

A recent study asserts that running regularly leads to 3.2 additional years of life. Running may be a worthwhile endeavor, but for reasons more obvious and tangible than the alleged “promise” of additional years later in life. → Read More