Edward Keating
About Edward Keating
Edward Keating serves as the Deputy Director of National Security Analysis at the Congressional Budget Office, a position he has held since 2017. He has a strong background in economics, having worked at the RAND Corporation for over two decades and published extensively on military and defense topics.
Current Role at Congressional Budget Office
Edward Keating serves as the Deputy Director of National Security Analysis at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) since 2017. In this role, he focuses on analyzing national security issues and providing insights related to defense budgeting and policy. His work involves extensive data analysis and microeconomic modeling, contributing to the CBO's mission of providing nonpartisan analysis to the U.S. Congress.
Previous Experience at RAND Corporation
Edward Keating held multiple positions at the RAND Corporation over a span of 21 years. He started as an Associate Economist from 1992 to 1998, then progressed to Senior Economist from 2001 to 2016, and briefly served as an Economist from 1998 to 2001. His work at RAND focused on various economic analyses, including defense-related topics, and he contributed to the organization's research initiatives in Santa Monica, California.
Academic Background and Education
Edward Keating earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences and Economics from Northwestern University, studying from 1983 to 1987. He later pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economic Analysis and Policy at Stanford University Graduate School of Business, completing his studies from 1987 to 1991. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in economic analysis and policy formulation.
Publications and Contributions
Edward Keating has published numerous reports and articles on defense and economic topics. His work includes reports for the CBO on F-35 depot level maintenance and military aircraft procurement. He has also contributed to various professional journals, including the Air Force Journal of Logistics and Defence and Peace Economics. Additionally, he co-authored an op-ed regarding the financing of firefighting aircraft published in The Orange County Register in 2013.
Teaching Experience at Pardee RAND Graduate School
From 2008 to 2016, Edward Keating served as a Professor at the Pardee RAND Graduate School in Santa Monica, California. In this role, he taught courses related to economic analysis and policy, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience with graduate students. His tenure at the school contributed to the education of future professionals in the field of public policy and economics.