Alice Rivlin
Economist and politician, 1993 CBO director
Born
March 4th, 1931
94 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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An economist and politician contributed to economic policy and budget management. Served as the founding director of the Congressional Budget Office from 1975 to 1983, helping to establish the principles of federal budget analysis. Held various roles in government, including Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget under President Bill Clinton. Worked as a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, focusing on fiscal policy and economic issues. Rivlin's expertise in economic forecasting and analysis shaped fiscal policy discussions throughout her career.
Served as the founding director of the CBO
Held Deputy Director position at OMB
Contributed to economic policy at Brookings
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