Shawn Bengali

Shawn is a Master of Public Policy candidate in the evening program who is expected to graduate in December 2021. His policy interests are focused on financial services, trade, commerce, and economic growth. Originally from the New Jersey shore, he completed his undergraduate studies at Penn State where he earned Bachelors degrees in Economics and Political Science. In addition to the MPP-EP program, Shawn works in a government relations office for a financial firm.

The Federal Deficit Still Matters, Now Arguably More than Ever

Last year was one of the worst years in modern American (and global) history. The COVID-19 pandemic has now killed over 500,000 Americans and has severely damaged the nation’s economy. Millions are still out of work, many cannot afford mortgage and rent payments, and tens of thousands of local businesses have permanently shut down. Congress […]