Economic Policy

Jamaica vs. Singapore Josh Lerner 11/19/2009

In 1965 the two nations were equal in wealth. Four decades later, their standing was dramatically different. What accounts for the difference?

Limited Utility Roger Noriega 11/19/2009

What happens when populist politicians try to micromanage public utilities?

The Critical U.S-India Relationship Neena Shenai 11/18/2009

At the upcoming state visit, the challenge for President Obama is to make sure that the United States works closely with India on the issues of mutual concern.

APEC: The Keystone to U.S. Asian Policy Claude Barfield 11/13/2009

As the Obama administration formulates policies for Asia, it should make a trans-Pacific vision for regional integration a clear and central U.S. priority.

Congress to Healthcare Market: Drop Dead Mark J. Perry 11/13/2009

Government-based overhaul has completely monopolized the debate on healthcare. Here are seven examples of successful market-based healthcare alternatives that you should know about.

Economic Prosperity: A Step of Faith Joseph Loconte 11/11/2009

There is a strong relationship between economic prosperity and religious liberty.

State of the Stimulus Veronique de Rugy 11/10/2009

One reason unemployment continues to rise may be that stimulus funds did not target high-unemployment states.

Not Your Grandfather's (or Keynes’s) Economy Arnold Kling 11/07/2009

The complexity of today's economy means that old-fashioned Keynesian policies will not restore full employment.

The Road From Serfdom Marian L. Tupy 11/07/2009

Given the renewed interest in alternatives to capitalism, it is perhaps appropriate to recall the last time that socialism was tried with real gusto.

Hitting the Sick in the Wallet Alex M. Brill 11/06/2009

Taxes and other provisions in the current healthcare reform legislation will inflict the sick and the elderly with higher prices.