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Toward A Healthier Environment And A Stronger Economy: How To Achieve Common Ground, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Christopher Douglass, Michael Orlando
Toward A Healthier Environment And A Stronger Economy: How To Achieve Common Ground, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Christopher Douglass, Michael Orlando
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Economic and environmental interests are typically opponents in the public arena. Most efforts to bridge intellectual differences involve economists trying to get environmentalists to develop an "economic way of thinking" while conversely, ecologists attempt to sway economists toward kinder environmental values. It is time for a new approach to public policy that takes advantage of the middle ground between these two ideologies. This study presents six specific reforms that make both sound economic and environmental sense. These reforms occur within selected government spending programs, special federal tax provisions, and particular regulatory requirements.
Is This The Healthiest Economy In Three Decades?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Is This The Healthiest Economy In Three Decades?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The same people who would not admit a real economic recovery was underway in 1992 are reluctant to acknowledge that this same recovery is now old and tired in 1996. Only 31% pf the adult population is satisfied with the economy. Over one-half of Americans believe that the country is "headed in the wrong direction." For the most part, the data support these sentiments, from slowed GDP and productivity growth to increased worker insecurity. Policymakers need to take their own Hippocratic oath: First, do no harm. At the same time, they cannot sit idly by either.
A Bipartisan Approach To Economic Policy, Murray L. Weidenbaum
A Bipartisan Approach To Economic Policy, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Government needs to invest more in an expanding economy. This can be done by 1) devoting more of the budget to civilian R & D, education, and infrastructure; 2) restoring growth incentives such as an investment tax credit; 3) eliminating double taxation of dividends; 4) providing economic rationality to expanding government regulation; and 5) dealing with the inadequate education of a large portion of the labor force.
The American Economy: Is A Turning Point At Hand?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The American Economy: Is A Turning Point At Hand?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
American businesses are making adjustments to the global marketplace. Politically, the big question is whether or not the Cold War is finally ending. Can the United States successfully shift key resources to the civilian economy? Will the lower military demand lead to a worldwide recession or will it free up resources for a period of stronger growth? There are signs of a potential slowdown in the short term. In the long term, open markets seem to be prevailing, with three dominant clusters emerging: Europe, U.S./Canada, and the Pacific rim.
The Role Of The Council Of Economic Advisers: Theory And Reality, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Role Of The Council Of Economic Advisers: Theory And Reality, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The function of the Council of Economic Advisers is to advise the President on economic policy with as much impartiality as possible. The CEA chairman is expected to help the public understand and in turn support the President's economic program.
Reaganomics: Success And Failure, Murray L. Weidenbaum
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.
The Uncertain Recovery In 1981: The Carter Legacy And The Reagan Opportunity, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Uncertain Recovery In 1981: The Carter Legacy And The Reagan Opportunity, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum examines the economic prospects for 1981 and what issues the Reagan Administration will be facing in its first year.
An Economist's Evaluation Of President Carter's Freshman Year In Office, Murray L. Weidenbaum
An Economist's Evaluation Of President Carter's Freshman Year In Office, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper attempts to grade the president's economic policies and performance through his first year. Specifically, it examines what President Carter's economic objectives are, what he has accomplished to date, what difference he has made to the nation's economy, and what he needs to do before leaving office in order to earn a passing grade.
Financing The Electric Utility Industry, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Financing The Electric Utility Industry, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
With rising costs in the electric utility industry in the 1970s, this study explores what would be the best ways for solving the financial problems of the industry.