Aviva Arundine
Director of the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution. Has been inside the government at the Treasury Department and at the Office of Management and Budget.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 37min
Summer School 3: How government decides what to spend our money on
Aviva Arundine, Director of the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution, shares her insights on government spending. She explains the challenges of budgeting against rising national debt and the complexities of deciding what to fund. The discussion highlights the significant allocations for Medicare and Medicaid, the influence of lobbying on fiscal priorities, and how politicians juggle personal interests with public responsibilities. Discover how strategic investments shape economic sustainability and the tricky balance between political goals and responsible spending.
Jul 23, 2025 • 37min
Govt 3: You are what you pay for (Budgets)
Aviva Arundine, Director of the Hamilton Project at Brookings, shares her insights from years at the Treasury and Office of Management and Budget. She dives into how government prioritizes spending amidst budget constraints and national debt. Topics include the complexity of balancing necessary expenditures like Medicare with fiscal responsibility, the impact of lobbying on budget decisions, and how financial decisions affect social programs. The discussion sheds light on the dynamic tension between local demands and national fiscal policies.
