Thomas Savidge

Research Fellow

Thomas Savidge is a Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research. He earned his Master in Public Policy from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from SUNY New Paltz.

Prior to joining AIER, Mr. Savidge was a Research Director at the American Legislative Exchange Council focusing on tax and fiscal policy. He was a co-author of several publications focused on public pensions, public retiree benefits, bonded obligations, tax and expenditure limits, and state taxes. In 2020, Mr. Savidge published a peer-reviewed study on Tennessee public retirement systems with the PERI Center at MTSU titled, “Tennessee Public Pensions: A Model for Reform.”

Mr. Savidge has also written articles published in The Wall Street Journal, The Orange County Register, Taxnotes, The Washington Post, US News & World Report, The New York Post, and The Daily Caller.

The Daily Economy2/12/26

Proxy Advisors Pay the Price for Their ESG Crusade

Once firmly established in American finance, the proxy advisory industry now faces regulatory threats and AI-driven challenges. To survive, firms must serve customers, not political agendas.

Proxy Advisors Pay the Price for Their ESG Crusade
The Daily Economy2/4/26

Certificate-of-Need Laws Still Fail Patients — Even After a Decade of Reform

Certificate-of-need laws were meant to lower costs. Instead, they’ve let existing providers block competition, reducing patients' access to care.

Certificate-of-Need Laws Still Fail Patients — Even After a Decade of Reform
The Daily Economy1/22/26

‘Saving the Family’ Should Start with Sound Money

American's birth dearth isn't just cultural — it's monetary. The best pro-natal policy is to stop making daily life so expensive.

‘Saving the Family’ Should Start with Sound Money
The Daily Economy1/5/26

Medicaid’s Structure Actually Invites Waste and Fraud

Medicaid’s size and complexity create endless opportunities for gaming the rules. Incentives are skewed and accountability is weak, and the taxpayer always foots the bill.

Medicaid’s Structure Actually Invites Waste and Fraud
October 28, 2025

Understanding Medicaid

This explainer will outline how Medicaid functions, the program’s costs, its influence on healthcare in the United States, and how the proposed policy changes in 2025 could reshape the program.

Understanding Medicaid
The Daily Economy10/2/25

Mission Creep: The Fed’s Foray Into State and Local Debt

The Fed's scheme to offer credit to states and municipalities was fiscal policy in disguise, turning local mismanagement into a national problem.

Mission Creep: The Fed’s Foray Into State and Local Debt
September 25, 2025

Enabling Bad Behavior: The Federal Reserve’s Municipal Liquidity Facility in Retrospect

Executive Summary In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act greatly expanded government intervention in the economy. Among many hasty creations of March…

Enabling Bad Behavior: The Federal Reserve’s Municipal Liquidity Facility in Retrospect
The Daily Economy9/5/25

Chicago Public Schools Now Have a Junk Credit Rating. What’s Next? 

As debt service continues to devour an already unsustainable budget, do not expect student learning outcomes to improve.

Chicago Public Schools Now Have a Junk Credit Rating. What’s Next? 
The Daily Economy8/14/25

Social Security at 90: A Brief History of America’s Sacred Cow 

Intended as a self-funding program for the truly desperate, Social Security's reckless expansion now threatens its ability to deliver for those most in need.

Social Security at 90: A Brief History of America’s Sacred Cow 
The Daily Economy8/1/25

Render Unto Caesar? Even the Pope Faces Confusion Complying with US Taxes

The ultra-complex US Tax Code creates opportunity for fraud and manipulation, while suppressing our economic potential… and stressing us out.

Render Unto Caesar? Even the Pope Faces Confusion Complying with US Taxes