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Jesse Marks

A 2011 economics graduate of Yale College, Jesse now works as a strategy manager for a multinational consumer products manufacturer in Portland, Oregon. He previously served as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company's Washington, D.C. office, where he advised clients across the public and private sectors.
  • Austerity: No Walk in the Park

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      Lean times have fallen on America. Barring a massive political bargain, this year’s federal budget will clock in at below $3.45 trillion, down $150 billion from the previous year (a 4% decrease). Missing are $42.7 billion in defense spending, $28.7 billion in domestic discretionary spending, $9.9 billion in Medicare, […]