Alice Rivlin

Economist and politician, 1993 CBO director

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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