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Full-Text Articles in Public Policy
The Myth Of The Hollowed-Out Corporation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Myth Of The Hollowed-Out Corporation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This piece discusses the future of American manufacturing.
The Weak Case For Conversion Legislation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Weak Case For Conversion Legislation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper analyzes the feasibility of a so-called "defense conversion" that would transfer defense technology to civilian uses, concluding that such a transfer would be a difficult and undesirable public policy.
Defense Spending And The American Economy: How Much Change Is In The Offing?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Defense Spending And The American Economy: How Much Change Is In The Offing?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
With the end of the Cold War looming, this essay argues that military spending has been decreasing for years and that any future reductions to the defense budget are likely to only have a modest impact on the economy.
Filling In The Hollowed-Out Corporation: The Competitive Status Of U.S. Manufacturing, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Filling In The Hollowed-Out Corporation: The Competitive Status Of U.S. Manufacturing, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper looks at the status of American manufacturing in 1989, given falling costs to production, improvements in product quality, and a surge in research and development.
Improving Competitiveness, Congressional Style, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Improving Competitiveness, Congressional Style, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Seemingly in order to demonstrate its concern with huge trade deficits, Congress passed the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988. While the object of the legislation is ostensibly to reduce trade deficits and enhance American competitiveness, the new statute actually responds to all sorts of pressure groups. This report examines the impact of the new trade law on a multitude of government agencies.
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 Case Against Another Business-Government Partnership, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Case Against Another Business-Government Partnership, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This policy paper examines the myths surrounding business-government partnerships or federal bailouts. It also provides some insights into what does work in their place. Democratic political systems were not built to make critical choices between particular firms or industries in a competitive market. Business-government partnerships do just that.
Protecting The Environment: Harnessing The Power Of The Marketplace, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Protecting The Environment: Harnessing The Power Of The Marketplace, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Americans want a cleaner environment but do not necessarily want to pay more or be inconvenienced. Economists feel that providing economic incentives to manufacturers to reduce pollution can be helpful.
The Allure Of Value-Added Taxes: Examining The Pros And Cons, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Ernest S. Christian Jr
The Allure Of Value-Added Taxes: Examining The Pros And Cons, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Ernest S. Christian Jr
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Compared to most other developed Western nations, the United States relies far less heavily on consumption-based taxes. In practice, much of the impact of shifting to a higher consumption tax would depend on how the tax is structured. The two major policy alternatives are an expenditures tax levied on total purchases within an accounting period or a value-added tax collected on each purchase.
America's Rendezvous With Reality, Murray L. Weidenbaum
America's Rendezvous With Reality, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This piece deals with finding solutions to economic policy problems after the Reagan Administration.
Economics And The National Security, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Economics And The National Security, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum discusses the relationship between defense spending and the national economy.
Takeovers And Stockholders: Winners And Losers, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Stephen Vogt
Takeovers And Stockholders: Winners And Losers, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Stephen Vogt
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Corporate acquisitions normally cause negative returns for the shareholders of the acquiring firm. Targeted firm shareholders usually are the winners. The acquiring firms need to consider what is in the best interests for their shareholders when considering acquiring another firm.
The Benefits Of Deregulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Benefits Of Deregulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum cites examples of how deregulation has helped the economy.
The Economic Plateau, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Economic Plateau, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Overall, the American economy in the late 1980s looks upbeat. But American business and labor still need to take the necessary actions for a stronger economy in the 1990s.
Takeovers And Stockholders: Winners And Losers, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Stephen Vogt
Takeovers And Stockholders: Winners And Losers, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Stephen Vogt
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
When a takeover or merger is being considered, boards of directors are responsible for making decisions that best benefit their shareholders.
An Economic Approach To Hazardous Wastes, Murray L. Weidenbaum
An Economic Approach To Hazardous Wastes, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The author proposes that economic incentives may encourage the public to accept proposals for improving the environment and for locations for hazardous waste sites.
Today's Challenges To Economic Freedom, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Today's Challenges To Economic Freedom, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum shows the benefits of having a free enterprise system.
Public Policy Toward Corporate Takeovers, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Public Policy Toward Corporate Takeovers, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
It should not be government's role to "do something" about hostile takeovers. Many studies show that more harm than good is done when government interferes. Boards of directors need to realize that they need to make choices that serve the desires of their shareholders.
Responding To Corporate Takeovers: Raiders, Management, And Boards Of Directors, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Responding To Corporate Takeovers: Raiders, Management, And Boards Of Directors, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This article refutes the need for government to intervene in hostile takeovers, arguing instead that the blame lies with board management. Acknowledging that "hostile" takeovers represent just a small fraction of all mergers, it stresses that corporate boards ultimately have the final say in all decisions.
Do Tax Incentives For Investment Work?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Do Tax Incentives For Investment Work?, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper attempts to rebut the negative "charges" against tax incentives and argues that tax incentives have provided a substantial benefit to the American economy and that the tax payments of many companies have been largely underestimated.
Learning To Compete: Feedback Effects Of The Non-Linear Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Richard Burr, Richard Cook
Learning To Compete: Feedback Effects Of The Non-Linear Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Richard Burr, Richard Cook
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
There are three key forces that make a period of sustained prosperity likely during the 1990s. First, actions that reduce the cost of producing goods and services in the United States. Second, a new awareness of personal responsibility for the quality of American goods. Finally, a rapid growth in research and development investments.
Tax Reform: When And How, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Tax Reform: When And How, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Congress and the President need to focus on ways to reduce the deficit before making basic changes in the tax system.
The Case For Making Economic Forecasts: St. Offset And Annual Projections, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Case For Making Economic Forecasts: St. Offset And Annual Projections, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum states that the public should not expect pinpoint accuracy in economic forecasting. But prevailing forecasts can be helpful in indicating the general direction and trends for the year ahead.
Economic Prospects For 1986, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Economic Prospects For 1986, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The economic forecast for 1986 is expected to show a much more modest growth than that of 1984 and 1985, mostly due to increases in imports, causing a reduction in domestic production.
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.
Imports And Unemployment: Dispelling The Myths, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Imports And Unemployment: Dispelling The Myths, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper looks at the myths concerning how imports reduce employment and clarifies many of the misconceptions. Recommendations are made on how trade policy can help American business be more competitive.
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.
Strengthening The Corporate Board: A Constructive Reponses To Hostile Takeovers, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Strengthening The Corporate Board: A Constructive Reponses To Hostile Takeovers, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This report examines the role of boards of directors and the pressures felt in the boardroom, especially when dealing with an unsolicited takeover. It also examines the different view of what a board can and should do. Recommendations are included for enhancing the board's ability to respond to external challenges.
A Program For Reducing The Federal Budget, Murray L. Weidenbaum
A Program For Reducing The Federal Budget, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
Murray Weidenbaum explains why it is important to reduce the federal budget and proposes ways to achieve this.
The Case Against Tax Reform In 1985, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Case Against Tax Reform In 1985, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The Treasury Department's tax reform proposals in 1985 should be opposed because they would 1) reduce incentives for new investment; 2) reduce venture capital for high-tech and other enterprises; 3) raise the tax burden on small businesses; 4) would create uncertainty for investors regarding future tax rules; 5) reduce economic growth; and 6) weaken the financial position of states and of private non-profit institutions.