Richard McGahey
Contributor at Forbes
Economics, cities. @ColumbiaUP book Unequal Cities. Now @SCEPA_economics & @RacePowerPolicy, former DOL Asst Sec for Policy & ExecDir, Joint Economic Committee
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4 days ago |
forbes.com | Richard McGahey
In 2022, New York City voters added provisions on racial equity to the city charter. But ... More implementation has been slow and halting and required reports not issued.
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Richard McGahey
The Trump administration’s aggressive and wide-ranging economic policy changes during his first 100 days, especially historically high tariffs coupled with a confrontational negotiating stance towards trading partners, is fueling an intense debate among economists. Is there a master plan at work, and we just need to be patient? Or do Trump’s policies lack a coherent strategy, and risk both short and long-term economic damage?
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1 month ago |
forbes.com | Richard McGahey
The Trump Administration continues attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, calling them “illegal and immoral” and using them as a rationale for cancelling millions of dollars in federal grants, firing federal employees, and leaning on universities and private businesses to halt DEI efforts. Now Brookings Institution scholar Andre M.
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2 months ago |
forbes.com | Richard McGahey
With the storm of anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies unleashed by President Trump, and the subsequent retreat by federal agencies, companies, and universities, you might think DEI is finished as policy. But many states and cities—including Washington D.C., Chicago, and New York--remain committed to racial equity in their budgets and policies. They continue working through technical and administrative challenges while anticipating major conflicts with the Trump Administration.
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2 months ago |
publicseminar.org | Richard McGahey |Liviu Chelcea |Michael Inman |Mary Karmelek
Residential buildings in New York City | M_Makarov / ShutterstockIn January 2025, Urban Matters, Center of New York City Affair’s weekly journal of ideas and opinion, wrapped up a wide-ranging two-part interview with noted urban policy expert Richard McGahey on the likely impact of New York City’s newly adopted “City of Yes”’” zoning package intended to jumpstart housing production.
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In the first #100days of @realDonaldTrump presidency, major changes to economic policy raise questions among economists about whether there's a strategy, or just improvisation without a guiding logic. My latest @Forbes: https://t.co/8bI5h7cvwO
Very sad news, my old boss and great Labor Secretary #alexisherman has died, big loss, too young. Smart, principled, effective, and great to work for, she will be sorely missed. https://t.co/bvAdut6xo0
Amid the continuing attacks on DEI and @DonaldTrump claims of "anti-white racism," @andreperryedu of @brookings has a new book, "Black Power Scorecard" that is essential and timely reading. My review @forbes: https://t.co/ET6Ce4zXht
