July 07-08
Up one levelPlaying Politics with Financial Security
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are dangerously weak. So why are House Democrats delaying critical regulatory reforms?
Bolstering the Buck
The Fed’s weak-dollar policy has had disastrous consequences. Strengthening the greenback must now be a top priority.
The Depressive Realism Economy
America’s economic self-esteem has suffered three major blows. Adapting to the new reality will take some time.
Don’t Blame the Speculators
Increased speculation in oil futures is not a cause of rising oil prices, but rather an effect of those prices.
License to Steal
If the Thai government really wants to improve public health, it should stop trampling intellectual property rights.
Tears for Sears
Like other companies before it, Sears has become a victim of its success in changing the business world.
Good Drugs, Bad Drugs
The global health community must strengthen its commitment to protect patients from poor-quality medicines.
Risky Business
With Fannie and Freddie, is the government mistaking a ‘first-generation’ crisis for a ‘second-generation’ crisis?
Fragile by Design
If we could start from scratch, we would not create a mortgage finance system dominated by an enormous duopoly.
The Strange Death of the Tory Climate Crusade
Britain’s Conservative Party tried to exploit global warming alarmism. It backfired enormously. Lesson learned?
Courting Trouble on Patents
Memo to Congress: a popular patent reform idea would be costly and counterproductive.
Vietnam's Growing Pains
The emerging tiger of Southeast Asia clearly has hit a rough patch. But its long-term outlook remains bright.
Oily Hypocrisy
Until the U.S. opens its offshore waters to oil drilling, it will be seen as the world’s worst energy hypocrite.
Time for a Second Stimulus Package?
Before going down that path, Congress should consider why the first stimulus package failed to jumpstart the economy.
Messages from Merrill’s Misfortunes
Last week’s big announcement by a Wall Street investment giant contains dark warnings about our economic future.
Still a Long Way to Go
Afghanistan has made undeniable progress on public health. But will it be sustainable?
The Path to Prosperity
A new report confirms that low taxes, limited government, and flexible labor markets help to spur economic growth.
Turkish Surprise
An unexpected court decision has allayed Turkey’s political crisis. But how will the ruling party respond?