The health of our nation’s economy influences all aspects of public policy. The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) maintains a close watch on economic developments and advises Congress on their importance. Through research reports, hearings, and discussions, the JEC informs lawmakers and the general public about the state of the economy and about sound economic policies.

Globalization is transforming the U.S. and world economies. The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) studies how international trade and worldwide capital flows affect the U.S. and its trading partners and how economic reforms can assist developing nations in joining the world economy. Through research reports, hearings, and discussions, the JEC informs lawmakers and the general public about the benefits of trade and of flexible, efficient international markets.

America’s health care system does too little to deliver good health, even as spiraling health care costs place increasing burdens on American families, businesses, and the government. The Joint Economic Committee studies how changing health care financing arrangements, increasing consumer choice, altering the tax treatment of health insurance, adopting information technology, and reforming federal entitlement programs can improve America’s economic outlook and the health of its citizens.

The U.S. tax system is economically inefficient and excessively complex. The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) studies how the tax system can be simplified and improved to enhance economic growth and reduce unnecessary burdens on taxpayers. Through research reports, hearings, and discussions, the JEC informs lawmakers and the general public about the potential to improve the tax system and about the importance of understanding the incentives and disincentives that the tax system creates.