
Zach Liscow
Professor of law at Yale Law School. Was the Chief Economist at the Office of Management and Budget in 2022-2023.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 5min
The Promise and Perils of DOGE
Zach Liscow, Yale Law professor and former Chief Economist at the Office of Management and Budget, dives into the truth behind Elon's Department of Government Efficiency. He questions whether fiscal policies genuinely ease burdens on taxpayers or merely push costs to future generations. The conversation highlights the complexities of government spending, the disparities in the tax code for the ultra-wealthy, and the challenges of infrastructure investment. Liscow emphasizes the moral obligations of leadership in navigating these fiscal waters.

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Sep 17, 2025 • 34min
What Is America’s Infrastructure Cost Problem?
Zach Liscow, a Yale Law School professor and former Chief Economist at the Office of Management and Budget, sheds light on America’s staggering infrastructure costs. He discusses the reasons behind these expenses, specifically the regulatory and procurement hurdles that inflate prices. Comparing subway construction costs, he points out that New York’s expenses far exceed those of Paris. Liscow explains how retiring engineers and talent retention issues exacerbate the problem, calling for better data and reforms to streamline processes and improve outcomes.