As part of the Clarence Tow Lecture Series, the Economics Department is hosting a "Principles and Priorities" Federal Budget Exercise, led by Phil Smith, who is the National Field Director at the Concord Coalition. The Concord Coalition is a nationwide, nonpartisan, grassroots organization advocating generationally responsible fiscal policy.
Principles and Priorities is an interactive exercise in which participants learn how interesting and challenging it can be to assemble a federal budget. This is a great exercise which gives you the opportunity to take on the role of elected officials working toward a balanced federal budget.
Topics cover:
Government discretionary spending
Health care policy
Tax policy
Defense spending
Social Security
Phil Smith has more than two decades of experience at The Concord Coalition and helped conduct countless seminars, congressional and presidential town hall meetings, and public policy initiatives. He has traveled to all 50 states, delivering speeches to a range of political and civic organizations, colleges, universities, and financial planning groups. He works extensively with the media including appearances on most major television and radio networks.
In addition to his career at the Concord Coalition, Phil served as the Chief Operating Officer for two state government agencies in Georgia: The Department of Community Affairs and the Technical College System of Georgia.
Event details:
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Where: W401 PBB
Reception and refreshments start at 6:45 p.m.
Federal Budget Exercise starts at 7 p.m.
Attendance is free and open to the public
The event sponsored by the Economics Department in the Tippie College of Business and the Clarence Tow Fund.