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Four More Years: The Post-Election Business Outlook, Murray L. Weidenbaum Nov 1984

Four More Years: The Post-Election Business Outlook, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Will the election results of 1984 make a difference to the American economy? The author gives his views on what the Reagan Administration will try to accomplish during its second term.


An Economist's Look At The 1984 Elections--And Beyond, Murray L. Weidenbaum Sep 1984

An Economist's Look At The 1984 Elections--And Beyond, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Depending on the winner of the 1984 presidential election, the author shows what the policies of a Reagan Administration or Mondale Administration would be regarding deficits, tax reform, regulation, antitrust laws, and protectionism.


The Revival Of The Rust Belt, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Michael J. Athey Jul 1984

The Revival Of The Rust Belt, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Michael J. Athey

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The author questions whether there really is a decline in low-tech industries, and shows a comparison in their growth alongside that of high-tech industries.


The "Decline" Of U.S. Manufacturing: Empirical Evidence And Policy Implications, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Michael J. Athey May 1984

The "Decline" Of U.S. Manufacturing: Empirical Evidence And Policy Implications, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Michael J. Athey

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper focuses on output as a prime indicator of the economic performance of business firms. Decline in the labor force does not necessarily mean that overall productivity is declining as well, due to factors such as improved technology.


Serving As An Outside Director, Murray L. Weidenbaum May 1984

Serving As An Outside Director, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Murray Weidenbaum shares his insights as an outside director of corporations and offers advice to new board members.


Policing The Global Economy: The Threat To Private Enterprise, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Mary A. Fejfar Apr 1984

Policing The Global Economy: The Threat To Private Enterprise, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Mary A. Fejfar

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

International organizations are becoming increasingly involved in the regulation of private enterprise. Advocates of this type of regulation seem to have overlooked the shortcomings of existing regulation of business. Ultimately, it is the consumer who bears the burden that government imposes on business.


The Way Out Of The Budget Quandary: The Need For Spending Cuts, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jan 1984

The Way Out Of The Budget Quandary: The Need For Spending Cuts, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The author recommends that systematic examination of proposed budget cuts needs to be done by Congress in order to make the necessary choices to achieve budget savings.


Reaganomics: Success And Failure, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jan 1984

Reaganomics: Success And Failure, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Murray Weidenbaum evaluates Reaganomics two-and-a-half years after it was enacted and examines the effectiveness of these policy initiatives, showing that the results are mixed at best.