Shai Akabas

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Shai Akabas is a Director for the Economic Policy Project in the Bipartisan Policy Center with 12 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2015 Forum as an Associate Director for the Economic Policy Project in the Bipartisan Policy Center. The year with the most videos was 2017 with three videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 2022 with an average of 3,333 views per program as a Director for Fiscal Policy in the Bipartisan Policy Center. Most appearances with Pedro Echevarria (3), Greta Brawner (3). Most common tags: Federal Budget, U.S. Economy, Coronavirus Disease 2019.

Appearances by Title:c. January 1, 2018 - Present Director, Economic Policy Project, Bipartisan Policy Center

Videos: 7 c. April 1, 2010 - Present Director, Fiscal Policy, Bipartisan Policy Center

Videos: 3 c. November 1, 2013 - Present Associate Director, Economic Policy Project, Bipartisan Policy Center

Videos: 2

Recent Appearances

January 30, 2023
Shai Akabas on the Debt Ceiling and Federal Spending

Shai Akabas talked about the debt limit and his research into when precisely the U.S. will run out of money to pay its bills.
June 9, 2022
Senate Hearing on Social Security Solvency and Benefits

The Senate Budget Committee questioned think tank executives and other professionals at a hearing on preserving Social…
September 13, 2021
Shai Akabas on Key Fiscal Deadlines in September 2021

Shai Akabas talked about key fiscal deadlines in September 2021, including raising the debt limit and government funding.
July 28, 2020
Shai Akabas on Unemployment Benefits and Coronavirus Pandemic

Shai Akabas talked about congressional debate over extending unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic.