Capital Policy Analytics

A consultancy that provides economic analysis to businesses both in the U.S. and abroad regarding how government policies affect markets and the broader economy.

Knowledge, Clarity & Breadth

Our innate knowledge of Congress and the Administration, combined with the ability to write clearly and succinctly grabs and keeps the attention of harried Congressional staffers and Administration officials. Through a large network of affiliated scholars , we have an expertise that cuts across all aspects of economic policy. We believe that the services of Capital Policy Analytics cannot be found anywhere else.

The Impact of GE Appliances on the Economy of Kentucky and the United States

September 30, 2018

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Neither Snow nor Rain nor Unfunded Liabilities: The Consequences of the Underfunded Postal Retiree Health Benefits

December 6, 2017

Jared Whitley, MBA, and Ike Brannon, PhD Capital Policy Analytics December 2017 Introduction The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) needs to achieve a modicum of financial stability if it is going to perform the services that it is constitutionally empowered to take on. However, these days it is teetering on insolvency: In the last decade … More Neither Snow nor Rain nor Unfunded Liabilities: The Consequences of the Underfunded Postal Retiree Health Benefits

The Annual Renewal of Dubious Tax Provisions Is No Substitute for Real Reform

November 30, 2016

This article originally appeared in the Cato Blog. Click here to read the full article. By Ike Brannon and Gordon Gray Ike Brannon of Capital Policy Analytics and Gordon Gray of the American Action Forum warn against an attempt in the lame-duck session to revive ‘‘orphan’’ tax breaks not made permanent at the end of … More The Annual Renewal of Dubious Tax Provisions Is No Substitute for Real Reform

Ike Brannon - Economist "How Things 'Work' in DC

With 15 years in DC, Ike Brannon has the experience and credibility in the places that count. He shares his story and some insights he has picked up along the way. A lifelong basketball enthusiast, he shares a story of the White House basketball court and where the President plays basketball.