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Dispelling The Myths About The Global Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Dispelling The Myths About The Global Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum attempts to clarify many of the myths involving globalization, such as job loss, do sanctions work, is the U.S. the only country that does not use protectionism, and whether American companies doing business overseas pollute their environments due to less strict regulations.
The U.S. Trade Deficit: A Misleading Economic Indicator, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The U.S. Trade Deficit: A Misleading Economic Indicator, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The U.S. trade deficit is the most misleading indicator of economic performance in our statistical tool kit. More often than not, bad news for the economy is good news for the trade deficit, and vice versa. In 1992, the economy was in recession and our trade deficit came down. One year later, the opposite was true. When we look beyond the short-run gyrations of the trade balance and the business cycle, more fundamental, longer-run problems do involve the trade deficit. Indeed, it is a symptom of a more basic economic imbalance.
A "Dutch Uncle" Talk On Foreign Trade, Murray L. Weidenbaum
A "Dutch Uncle" Talk On Foreign Trade, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This piece shows how trade protection causes more harm than good for the U.S. as well as other countries.
The United States In The World Economy: Problem Or Solution?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The United States In The World Economy: Problem Or Solution?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum discusses the role of the United States in the international economy.
I'M All For Free Enterprise, But…, Murray L. Weidenbaum
I'M All For Free Enterprise, But…, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Businesses and individuals are quick to support government cuts, but when the cuts affect their own industry, it's a different story. Weidenbaum stresses the importance of reducing the federal deficit, and budget cuts are essential to do this.