The Cato Institute
Director of Budget Studies
Date posted: 7/30/2008
Job Type: Full Time
Description:
The Cato Institute seeks to hire a Director of Budget Studies. The director will focus mainly on federal spending issues, but may also cover state government spending issues when they arise.
Federal spending consumes one-fifth of the nation’s economy, and has expanded far beyond the narrow confines that America’s Founders envisioned. Cato educates policymakers, reporters, and the general public about the advantages of downsizing the federal government. Both theory and evidence suggest that Americans would be better off if the nearly $3 trillion federal budget were cut sharply. The role of the budget director will be to make the case that overall spending should be reduced, and that many particular programs ought to be zeroed out completely.
The director will write studies and op-eds, commission studies from outside scholars, speak at conferences, and appear on television and radio to discuss these issues. An ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
- A degree in economics or public policy.
- Experience with federal budget issues and knowledge of the workings of Congress and the executive branch.
- A strong commitment to limited government.
- Strong research, writing, and speaking skills.
- A commitment to engaging the public and policymakers on crucial issues.
This is a full-time resident position at the Cato Institute in Washington. Compensation will be commensurate with ability and experience. To apply, or to recommend a candidate, contact:
Chris Edwards
Director of Tax Policy Studies
Cato Institute
1000 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Fax (202) 842-3490
Email: cedwards@cato.org
Website: http://www.cato.org
Job Link: http://www.cato.org/jobs/jobops.html
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