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Dec 15th, 2020 5 min read COMMENTARY BY Director, Center for Data Analysis Norbert Michel studies and writes about financial markets and monetary policy, including the reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. President Trump, Vice President Pence, and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation CEO Adam Boehler listen to Daniel ODay, CEO of Gillead Sciences Inc., on May 1, 2020. JIM WATSON / Contributor / Getty Images Key Takeaways Even though...

Summary As the Trump Administration’s first term comes to a close, there are still many economic policy reforms that Congress and the Administration can and should adopt. In addition to Congress passing legislation, federal agencies should finalize rules that have been in the regulatory pipeline; and the Administration should issue new executive orders and draft new guidance documents. This Backgrounder identifies many economic policy priorities that both Congress and the Adminis...