John Ligon
Role: Contributor
Position: Former Senior Policy Analyst and Research Manager, Center for Data Analysis, The Heritage Foundation
Background:
John L. Ligon served as a Senior Policy Analyst and Research Manager at The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Data Analysis. His work focused on dynamic economic modeling of federal public policy, particularly examining the economic effects of federal tax, energy, regulatory, housing, and housing finance policies. Ligon’s research contributed significantly to the debate over federal housing finance reform, including his studies on the economic impact of eliminating Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Before joining The Heritage Foundation in 2009, Ligon was a graduate research assistant in health policy at Syracuse University. He holds master’s degrees in economics and public administration from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, as well as a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Relation to Trump:
While John Ligon’s work at The Heritage Foundation was not directly tied to the Trump administration, his research on housing policy and federal regulations aligned with the administration’s broader goals of reducing government intervention and promoting free-market solutions.
Scandals or Controversies:
There are no significant scandals or controversies associated with John Ligon. His career has been marked by his contributions to policy research and economic analysis, particularly in the areas of housing finance and tax policy.