Jim Williamson
About Jim Williamson
Jim Williamson is a Principal Analyst in the Tax Analysis Division at the Congressional Budget Office, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in economics, holding a PhD from Syracuse University and has previously held positions at the EPA, the White House, and the Joint Committee on Taxation.
Work at Congressional Budget Office
Jim Williamson has been serving as a Principal Analyst in the Tax Analysis Division at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing tax policies and their implications on the federal budget. His work involves providing economic analysis to support legislative decisions and informing policymakers about the potential impacts of tax-related legislation.
Previous Experience at Environmental Protection Agency
Before joining the CBO, Jim Williamson worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a Federal Postdoctoral Research Fellow from 2003 to 2007. During his four years in Cincinnati, Ohio, he conducted research related to environmental economics, contributing to the agency's understanding of economic factors influencing environmental policy.
Experience at the Council of Economic Advisers
Jim Williamson held the position of Senior Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers within The White House from 2012 to 2013. His tenure lasted for 11 months, during which he provided economic analysis and policy recommendations to support the administration's economic agenda.
Role at Joint Committee on Taxation
Williamson served as an Economist at the Joint Committee on Taxation from 2007 to 2008. His role involved analyzing tax legislation and its economic implications, contributing to the committee's efforts to assess the effects of tax policies on revenue and economic behavior.
Education and Expertise
Jim Williamson earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from Syracuse University, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Economics and Finance from the University of Vermont, completing his studies from 1991 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in economic analysis and tax policy.