Neglected Drivers of the Rising Cost of Living

While inflation regularly grabs headlines, many other factors are also driving the cost of living ever higher for American families. This panel will examine often-overlooked contributors to rising costs, including housing regulations, health care expenses, energy policies, and labor market dynamics. Scholars specializing in these areas will discuss how they affect everyday expenses and propose solutions that could ease the burden on American households.

Session participants include:

Michael Toth, Founding Partner, PNT Law Firm (moderator)

Katie Zolnikov, Representative, Montana House

Avik Roy, President, FREOPP

Jackson Mejia, Visiting Fellow in Economics, FREOPP