Alice Rivlin

Alice Rivlin was a prominent American economist and public policy expert known for her influential work in government finance and economic policy. Born in 1931, she served as the first director of the Congressional Budget Office and later as the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Rivlin advocated for fiscal responsibility and was a key figure in discussions on budget reform and health care policy. She contributed significantly to the understanding of the economy's impact on government policy and was a respected voice in both academia and public service until her passing in 2021.