Veronique de Rugy

Veronique de Rugy

Veronique de Rugy

Veronique de Rugy's primary research interests include the U.S. economy, the federal budget, homeland security, taxation, tax competition and financial privacy. Her popular weekly charts, published by the Mercatus Center, address economic issues ranging from lessons on creating sustainable economic growth to the implications of government tax and fiscal policies.

She has testified numerous times in front of Congress on the effects of fiscal stimulus, debt, deficits and regulation on the economy.

Her latest weekly syndicated columns can be found here.

Recently Published

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The Forces Fueling America's 45-Year Debt Addiction Oct 30, 2025

In 1980, America's publicly held debt reached more than $712 billion (about $2.8 trillion in 2025 do... Read More

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Some 'No Kings' Protesters Don't Like Capitalism, but Are Republicans Practicing It? Oct 23, 2025

When House Speaker Mike Johnson lashed out at last weekend's "No Kings" rallies soon to arrive on Wa... Read More

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Tariff Fallout: The Mounting Costs of Trump Protectionism Oct 16, 2025

With yet another round of tariffs taking effect this week — this time on cabinets and other fu... Read More

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Dems' Shutdown Demand Won't Lower Health Care Costs. Here's What Will. Oct 09, 2025

At the heart of the budget standoff that has the government shut down is Democrats' insistence on ex... Read More