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CBO regularly assesses the state of the economy and the impact on the economy of proposed changes in federal spending and taxes. Analysts prepare economic projections that underlie CBO’s projections for the federal budget and cost estimates for proposed legislation; study major aspects of the economy such as trends in productivity and long-term unemployment; and examine the economic impact of changes in the nation’s tax system or reforms to federal programs.

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CBO’s Projections of Federal Receipts and Expenditures in the National Income and Product Accounts

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May 6, 2013

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How CBO Would Analyze the Economic Effects of Proposals to Make Major Changes in Immigration Policy

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May 2, 2013

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How Would CBO Analyze the Economic Effects of Immigration Legislation?

posted by Doug Elmendorf on May 2, 2013

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Differences Between the Traditional CPI and the Chained CPI

posted by Rob McClelland on April 19, 2013

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The Short-Term Consequences of Deficit Reduction Under Different Economic Conditions

posted by Doug Elmendorf on March 29, 2013

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Changes in Discretionary Funding During the Past Few Years

posted by Doug Elmendorf on March 26, 2013

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Answers to Questions from Members of Congress

posted by Doug Elmendorf on March 25, 2013

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U.S. Economic Performance

posted by Doug Elmendorf on March 21, 2013

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Total Factor Productivity Growth in Historical Perspective: Working Paper 2013-01

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March 18, 2013

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  • The Budget and Economic Outlook: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023

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The Effects of Automatic Stabilizers on the Federal Budget as of 2013

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March 8, 2013

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