Who’s Schooling Rick Perry on Policy Issues in Preparation for 2016?

Philip Rucker, Washington Post, December 9, 2014

"The days of briefings -- which typically include multiple roundtable and lunch or dinner -- are being organized by Jeff Miller, Perry's top political strategist, and Abby McCloskey, a Texas-based economist who previously worked for the American Enterprise Institute."

Matchmaking Season for Republican Presidential Candidates and Economists

Patricia Cohen and Nelson D. Schwartz, The New York Times, June 19, 2015

"As the campaign heats up, some experts are signing on with specific candidates. Abby McCloskey, former program director of economic policy at the American Enterprise Institute, for example, is now policy director for Mr. Perry."

Conservatives Frustrated by GOP's Drop in Working Women's Votes

Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, June 19, 2015

"McCloskey, a former director of economic policy at the American Enterprise Institute, said she supports reforming child and dependent tax credits to help low-
income mothers stay in the workforce.

“It needs to be part of the conversation when we talk about opportunity for all and economic mobility,” said McCloskey, who works from her home in Dallas and is eight months pregnant. But, she added, these are “not solely women’s issues.”"

Clearing the Way for Working Women

Abby McCloskey, Winter 2015, National Affairs

"Republican politicians and working women both have much to gain from conservative engagement with women's economic issues. To be sure, men and women alike benefit from conservatives' traditional agenda of promoting economic growth, reducing regulation, incentivizing innovation, and lowering taxes. Republicans should continue to vigorously pursue these pro-growth policies.

In a country dealing with stalled economic growth, rising government debt, and low work-force participation, increasing rewards for work and reducing the barriers that make work difficult for mothers will encourage more women to participate in and contribute to the economy. The conservative principles of promoting work, reducing the tax burden, protecting freedom of choice, and investing in human capital can and should be applied to these challenges to help women succeed in today's economy and contribute to greater national prosperity."

How AEI Wants To Win The 2016 Ideas Primary

Robert Costa, The Washington Post, June 10, 2015

"A number of former AEI scholars, such as economist Abby McCloskey, have been scooped up by candidates, with more formal hires in the works. McCloskey recently left AEI to join former Texas governor Rick Perry’s policy shop."

PAPER: How to Improve Economic Opportunity for Women

Aparna Mathur and Abby McCloskey, AEI, June 27, 2014

"In this paper, we begin by addressing problems currently facing female workers before discussing current solutions and their flaws. Lastly, we put forth policy proposals to begin the conversation on how to support women and help them create better lives for themselves and their families."

PAPER: Fostering Upward Economic Mobility in the US

Aparna Mathur and Abby McCloskey, AEI, March 2014

"In this paper, we review the literature on the state of intergenerational mobility in America. Most studies find that a parent’s level of income is a significant determinant in a child’s income level. The causes for persistence identified by the literature include (1) segregation, (2) income inequality labor market challenges, (3) welfare programs, (4) education, and (5) family structure. We provide policy proposals in each of these areas."

PAPER: Holding Financial Regulators Accountable: A Case For Economic Analysis

Abby McCloskey and Hester Peirce, AEI, May 20, 2014

"Statutory economic analysis of new rulemakings would improve transparency and increase the effectiveness of rule writing at the financial regulatory agencies. The agencies should also conduct retrospective analysis to determine effectiveness after rules are enacted."

TESTIMONY: Financial Regulation and the Well-Being of Low-Income Americans

Abby McCloskey, House Financial Services Committee, February 11, 2014

"Chairman Hensarling, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify today on the Federal Reserve’s regulatory mandate. In the testimony that follows, I will discuss the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities under the Dodd-Frank Act; how new rules are impacting consumers, particularly low-income consumers; and then turn to possible policy solutions."