Equitable Growth Presents: Reimagining the Federal Government

We rely on the federal government for vital social insurance programs, invaluable data on the state of the U.S. economy, and to guarantee the rights and safety of workers and consumers, among many other critical functions. The current administration is radically transforming public services through mass firings of civil servants, unwinding of regulatory agencies, centralization of decision-making, and other major changes. Yet even prior to these changes, federal agencies were already in need of reforms so they could more quickly and effectively govern.

K. Sabeel Rahman, professor of law at Cornell Law School, presented his views on how to reimagine government institutions to address economic inequality and drive shared prosperity. The presentation was followed by a panel conversation on current efforts taking shape to rebuild U.S. democracy and administrative agencies and how social scientists can get involved.

This event was an installment of “Equitable Growth Presents: Evidence for a Stronger Economy,” a lecture series that seeks to foster a deeper understanding of cutting-edge research and analysis on economic inequality and growth. These lectures bring together leading scholars to explore how new research is shifting important conversations in academia and economic policy.

Featured speakers:

K. Sabeel Rahman, Professor of Law, Cornell Law School

Kyleigh Russ, Director of Democracy Works 250, Democracy Forward

Zach Liscow, Professor of Law, Yale Law School

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