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Jack Salmon

Jack Salmon is a research associate at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. His research focuses on the US economy, federal budget, higher education, and institutions and economic growth. His research and commentary have been featured in a variety of outlets, including The Hill, the American Institute for Economic Research, Foundation for Economic Education, and Business Insider, and he has published in scholarly journals, such as the Journal of School Choice.

Articles by Jack Salmon


A New Kansas Law Protects Donor Intent

Jul 21, 2023 · Jack Salmon · Comments Off on A New Kansas Law Protects Donor Intent

Earlier this year, in a landmark action, the Kansas legislature passed the Donor Intent Protection Act, which helps ensure that donors’ wishes are respected when they make a charitable gift … Continue reading “A New Kansas Law Protects Donor Intent”


Don’t Smother Income Share Agreements in their Crib

Oct 21, 2022 · Jack Salmon · Comments Off on Don’t Smother Income Share Agreements in their Crib

In August, the Biden administration, utilizing the HEROES Act of 2003, canceled $10,000 of student-loan debt for most students and $20,000 for those who previously received federal Pell Grants. Not … Continue reading “Don’t Smother Income Share Agreements in their Crib”


Reassessing the College Wage Premium Payoff

Mar 19, 2021 · Jack Salmon · Comments Off on Reassessing the College Wage Premium Payoff

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts within the higher education policy space were projecting that four-year colleges could face a loss of up to 20 percent in fall … Continue reading “Reassessing the College Wage Premium Payoff”

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