…economic growth and development, but does not always and necessarily do so, and the determinants of whether trade is good or bad for growth are institutions and other economic policies….

…economic scene thusly: Economic growth slowed down in the second half of 2004 and the Russian government forecasts growth of only 4.5% to 6.2% for 2005. Oil, natural gas, metals,…

by Linda Beale Both the rich and ordinary Americans misunderstand their economic interests There is class warfare going on, right now, all across this country. It’s highlighted by the election…

…Being a grandmother itself qualifies you, because of all that knowledge you have about the effects of different economic-policy proposals. Some grandmothers support Keynesian economic policies and higher taxes on…

…is at least a gesture at an economic argument against the federal government’s response to the economic crisis here.  I will return to that below, but first a few general…

…to make movies. “Money knows best.” Is the one true measure. “There needs to be a cost-benefit analysis.” If there is no direct net economic (monetary) benefit, then the regulation…

…it.  Why should we believe him now? Frame 2:  regional economic development The second theme I would hit on is the need for regional economic development.  Biden can appeal to…

…disadvantages. Changes will be needed, as unprecedented levels of government debt impose significant economic costs and risks. The Facts: Negative economic shocks and policy changes over the past two decades…

…to support boys. For black boys, race compounds economic disadvantage. While black and white girls from similar economic backgrounds achieve comparable incomes as adults, black boys earn far less than…

…say, retail is not economic development; it’s what happens after you have economic development. Egregious cases like the wealthy St. Louis suburb of Des Peres (median household income of $90,000…