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The Assault On The Global Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum Dec 1999

The Assault On The Global Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The global economy is under assault by a strange alliance of radical groups and several mainstream environmental organizations. The outfits from the far left are long-term opponents of the capitalist system, both at home and abroad, so their opposition to trade between nations is neither new nor newsworthy. It is surprising, however, that organizations like the Sierra Club and Friends of the Earth have joined this effort to oppose the modern economy. This paper attempts to respond to these views. Isolationist policies are a foolhardy, futile pursuit in today's interconnected, globalized economy.


The Changing Economic Role Of Defense, Murray L. Weidenbaum Nov 1999

The Changing Economic Role Of Defense, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

How much of the federal budget should be spent on national defense is discussed in this paper.


The Global Economic Outlook: Threats And Opportunities For The U.S. Mining Industry, Murray L. Weidenbaum Oct 1999

The Global Economic Outlook: Threats And Opportunities For The U.S. Mining Industry, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The United States has built a unique service sector which is based on a unique industrial sector which is based on a unique mining sector. Harm any one of these three vital parts of our nation and you jeopardize the standard of living and future prospects of all our citizens. Now, the world economy is in the midst of a substantial and widespread upswing. In light of this positive outlook, the U.S. mining industry faces two primary threats: increased competition with international, overseas counterparts and the U.S. government's tendency to handicap American business via taxation, regulation, and intervention.


The Global Marketplace And Government Policy, Murray L. Weidenbaum Aug 1999

The Global Marketplace And Government Policy, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Murray Weidenbaum points out how important it is for the United States to adapt to globalization.


How The States Can Do A Better Job Promoting Economic Development In The Twenty-First Century, Murray L. Weidenbaum Aug 1999

How The States Can Do A Better Job Promoting Economic Development In The Twenty-First Century, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

In order for states to be able to compete in the global economy, government obstacles facing new enterprises need to be examined. States need to create a positive and competitive business climate for new and expanding companies.


Regulation: Benefit Or Bane, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jul 1999

Regulation: Benefit Or Bane, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Murray Weidenbaum and Carol Tucker Foreman debate what are the best ways to improve government regulation.


Prospects For Success In The Global Marketplace, Murray L. Weidenbaum May 1999

Prospects For Success In The Global Marketplace, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper explains how Americans need to understand the complexities of the global marketplace in order for the U.S. to become more competitive.


The Public And The Congress Need To Know More About Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum Apr 1999

The Public And The Congress Need To Know More About Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The public and Congress both need to know more about the costs and benefits of government regulation. This testimony before the Senate Committee on Government affairs in April 1999 addresses the proposed S.59 bill, the Regulatory Right-to-Know Act of 1999, and the proposals for a Congressional Office of Regulatory Analysis. S.59 accomplishes the desirable objective of raising the level of public regulatory understanding in a straightforward and nonpartisan manner: providing consistent regulatory data. Likewise, a new Office of Regulatory Analysis would give Congress an independent source of information - provided its charter were broad enough for the task.


The Great Confusion: A Conservative's Response To Pat Buchanan's "The Great Betrayal", Murray L. Weidenbaum Mar 1999

The Great Confusion: A Conservative's Response To Pat Buchanan's "The Great Betrayal", Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This piece refutes statements made by Pat Buchanan in his book, The Great Betrayal.