Abby M. McCloskey

Abby M. McCloskey is an economist, is founder of McCloskey Policy LLC, and has advised numerous presidential campaigns. She is a member of the AEI-Brookings Working Group on Paid Leave.

Fiscal Policy

How COVID-19 Could Clear a Bipartisan Path Forward on Paid Family Leave

By Abby M. McCloskey September 29, 2020

Presidents of both parties have explored providing paid leave through unemployment-insurance systems. The coronavirus pandemic could finally make it possible.

Economy & Business

Universal Child Care Is the Wrong Approach

By Aparna Mathur & Abby M. McCloskey February 22, 2019

There are more targeted ways to address this problem.

White House

The President And Women In White Have Paid Leave In Common

By Abby M. McCloskey February 11, 2019

On paid parental leave, President Trump has identified a way forward. That’s worth clapping for. Now it’s time to act.

Politics & Policy

Rubio Moves the Ball Forward on Paid Family Leave

By Abby M. McCloskey September 4, 2018

At a minimum, the Florida senator’s new proposal will advance the conversation around this important issue, and that’s a win for millions of Americans.