A Conversation on the Economy With Dr. Art Laffer
Economist Dr. Art Laffer—creator of the Laffer Curve and former advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and several others—joined the Institute for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of the American economy and where it may be headed.
From inflation and government spending to monetary policy and long-term growth, Dr. Laffer offered a signature blend of economic analysis and historical insight. Reflecting on his time in the Reagan administration, he emphasized the enduring value of cutting taxes for economic growth and national prosperity—a lesson, he suggested, that remains vital for shaping the policies of tomorrow.
Featured Guest
Dr. Arthur B. Laffer
Dr. Laffer received a BA in economics from Yale University and an MBA and a PhD in economics from Stanford University. Dr. Laffer was a member of President Reagan’s Economic Policy Advisory Board for both of his two terms. He also advised Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on fiscal policy in the U.K. during the 1980s.
Dr. Laffer was formerly the Distinguished University Professor at Pepperdine University and a member of the Pepperdine Board of Directors. He also held the status as the Charles B. Thornton Professor of Business Economics at the University of Southern California from 1976-1984. He was an Associate Professor of Business Economics at the University of Chicago from 1970 to 1976.
Moderator
Liam Julian
Liam Julian is Vice President of Programs & Public Policy at the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy. He was previously managing editor of Policy Review magazine in Washington, D.C., and a research fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. His writing and commentary on public policy have appeared in publications such as The Washington Post, The Atlantic, National Review, and RealClearPolitics, and on NPR programs including Morning Edition and All Things Considered. He also directed development of Advanced Placement curricula at the College Board, including leading the redesign of the AP U.S. Government and Politics course.