John H. Makin
Encyclopedia
John H. Makin is an American economist and visiting scholar with the American Enterprise Institute
. He was formerly a consultant to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Congressional Budget Office
, and the International Monetary Fund
. He specializes in international finance and financial markets, with emphasis on both Japanese and European economies. Makin also reports on the U.S. economy, writing on topics related to monetary policy
, tax and budget issues, in monthly essays entitled "Economic Outlook," for the American Enterprise Institute
(AEI) He is also a principal at Caxton Associates and author of numerous books and articles on financial, monetary, and fiscal policy.
American Enterprise Institute
The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research is a conservative think tank founded in 1943. Its stated mission is "to defend the principles and improve the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism—limited government, private enterprise, individual liberty and...
. He was formerly a consultant to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Congressional Budget Office
Congressional Budget Office
The Congressional Budget Office is a federal agency within the legislative branch of the United States government that provides economic data to Congress....
, and the International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund is an organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world...
. He specializes in international finance and financial markets, with emphasis on both Japanese and European economies. Makin also reports on the U.S. economy, writing on topics related to monetary policy
Monetary policy
Monetary policy is the process by which the monetary authority of a country controls the supply of money, often targeting a rate of interest for the purpose of promoting economic growth and stability. The official goals usually include relatively stable prices and low unemployment...
, tax and budget issues, in monthly essays entitled "Economic Outlook," for the American Enterprise Institute
American Enterprise Institute
The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research is a conservative think tank founded in 1943. Its stated mission is "to defend the principles and improve the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism—limited government, private enterprise, individual liberty and...
(AEI) He is also a principal at Caxton Associates and author of numerous books and articles on financial, monetary, and fiscal policy.