E.J. Antoni

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E.J. Antoni is the Chief Economist and Richard Aster Fellow at The Heritage Foundation’s Grover M. Hermann Center for the Federal Budget, where he leads research on fiscal and monetary policy. Before joining Heritage, he served as an Economist at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, where he also taught courses in labor economics, money, and banking. Antoni’s research and commentary have been featured by leading think tanks and policy institutes, including Unleash Prosperity, where he is a Senior Fellow. A trusted voice on national economic policy, he frequently testifies before Congress and state legislatures on issues ranging from inflation to fiscal responsibility. In recognition of his expertise, President Donald Trump nominated Antoni to serve as the next Commissioner of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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EARLY CAREER

E.J. Antoni began his career as a Senior Fellow at the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, where he conducted self-directed research and produced econometric-based studies on key economic issues.
He also served as an Economist with the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a leading nonprofit and nonpartisan research institute, focusing on monetary, trade, tax, labor, regulatory, and healthcare policy.
Earlier in his career, Antoni worked as an Economic Consultant for FreedomWorks, applying empirical analysis to a wide range of public policy topics.
He also gained teaching experience as a Graduate Instructor at Northern Illinois University and an Adjunct Professor at Sauk Valley Community College, where he taught economics and finance.

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Antoni is a frequent contributor to major media outlets including Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC, offering expert commentary on the U.S. economy, fiscal policy, inflation, and monetary policy.
His work has been widely featured in publications such as Townhall, Daily Caller, National Review, Washington Times, Washington Examiner, Breitbart, The Federalist, and many others.
In addition to print and online media, Antoni is a regular guest on television, radio, and podcasts, including the nationally syndicated VINCE Show, where he serves as the in-house economist.

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