"Public policy is important because public policy affects most of the decisions we make in our daily lives, the quality of our lives, and the stability and progress of our society."
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About Alice Rivlin
Alice Rivlin was an American economist and public policy expert known for her significant contributions in the fields of economics and governance. She served as the first director of the Congressional Budget Office and later became the Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board, making her the highest-ranking woman in the Federal Reserve's history at the time. Rivlin was a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility, emphasizing the importance of sustainable economic policies and effective governance.
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