Marc Joffe is a senior policy analyst at Reason Foundation.
After a long career in the financial industry, including a senior director role at Moody's Analytics, Joffe's research focuses on municipal finances, alternative asset investments, transportation policy and federal, state and local fiscal policy.
His financial research has been published by the California State Treasurer's Office, UC Berkeley, the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, California Policy Center, The Center for Municipal Finance, and the Macdonald-Laurier Institute among others.
Joffe is a regular contributor to The Orange County Register and his op-eds have also appeared in The Fiscal Times, Governing, National Review, The Hill, and The San Jose Mercury News.
Joffe recently presented a panel paper at the APPAM 42nd Annual Fall Research Conference along with University of Texas, Dallas Associate Professor Evgenia Gorina and his Reason colleagues Anil Niraula and Jen Sidorova.
He has an MBA from New York University and an MPA from San Francisco State University.
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Negative Interest Rates: The Implications for Municipal Bonds and Pension Systems
Many governments outside the US can now borrow money for free. Might that option become available to US states and other municipal bond issuers?
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‘Startup in Residence’ Program Offers a Needed Innovation in Government Technology Procurement
Exposing state and local leaders to technological innovation, without their governments risking large amounts of taxpayer dollars.
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How California and School Districts Can Help Teachers Save for Retirement
Many teachers understandably feel the need to supplement their pensions since CalSTRS members aren’t eligible for Social Security.
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Elizabeth Warren’s Private Equity Plan May Harm Public Employees
Sen. Warren’s plan would be disadvantageous to the many large public employee pension systems that invest in private equity funds.
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New Research Shows Opportunities and Perils of Pension Funds Investing in Infrastructure
US public pension funds can improve the nation's infrastructure, diversify their portfolios and improve returns by adopting best practices from abroad.
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State Lawmakers Should Restrain Their Urge to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
New York's overzealous regulation provides a lesson for California and other states.
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Dear Fellow Health Plan Members And Medical Patients, I’m Sorry
Incentive problems plague the health care system. Market-based reforms are needed.
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California Teachers May Need Help to Avoid Retirement Savings Traps
High expense variable annuities crimp 403(b) plan investment returns. School employees should be encouraged to choose lower cost alternatives.
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Richmond, California’s Finances Remain Shaky
The city’s weak cash position leaves it less able to address contingencies, like those that might arise from a recession.