‘Curing America’s debt addiction’ to be discussed at Rice’s Baker Institute

MEDIA ADVISORY

Jeff Falk
713-348-6775
jfalk@rice.edu

‘Curing America’s debt addiction’ to be discussed at Rice’s Baker Institute

HOUSTON – (Sept. 12, 2019) – William Gale, a leading authority on federal tax and budget policy, will discuss his new book, “Fiscal Therapy: Curing America’s Debt Addiction and Investing in the Future,” at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Sept. 16.

The event, which is hosted by the Baker Institute Center for Public Finance, is free and open to the public. Registration is required at bakerinstitute.org/events/2024.

Who: William Gale, author and the Arjay and Frances Miller Chair in Federal Economic Policy at the Brookings Institution and a senior fellow in Brookings’ Economic Studies Program.

What: A book discussion titled “Fiscal Therapy: Curing America’s Debt Addiction and Investing in the Future.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase from the Rice University Campus Store.

When: Monday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. A reception will be held at 6.

Where: Rice University, James A. Baker III Hall, Doré Commons, 6100 Main St.

America is facing a gradual decline as debt accumulates and makes it harder to grow the economy, boost living standards and address social needs. At the same time, critical investments are lagging and many people are being left behind even as overall prosperity is growing, according to event organizers.

Gale will discuss his book and describe a fiscal plan to balance today’s needs against tomorrow’s obligations in order to make the economy and nation stronger, organizers said.

A live webcast will be available at the event page, bakerinstitute.org/events/2024.

Members of the news media who want to attend should RSVP to Jeff Falk, associate director of national media relations at Rice, at jfalk@rice.edu or 713-348-6775.

For a map of Rice University’s campus with parking information, go to rice.edu/maps. Media should park in the Central Campus Garage (underground).

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