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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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October 19, 2006
United States
Plugging In and Speaking Out: the Internet, the Public, and Policymaking
As more citizens turn online for information and opinions, the Internet plays an increasingly central role in empowering and shaping public involvement in the political process on issues ranging from…
January 8, 2007
United States
Two reasons why I am cautious about predicting a big turn in the trade deficit
1. A rising fraction of the Toyotas sold in the US are now made in Japan. The Journal:Toyota has said it aims to produce in North America two-thirds of the overall number of vehicles it sells here. …
March 28, 2007
United States
Global adjustment — the US, Europe, Asia and last but not least the oil exporters
Folks have been worrying about the current account deficit for so long that “Wall Street is downright bored with it.” Trust me, I know. But just because the world’s central banks have financed an…
September 30, 2008
United States
Bailout Failure
Markets had their worst day since the 1987 crash following the House vote to reject Paulson’s rescue plan. The Federal Reserve and the Treasury are expected to hold things together through greater …
October 1, 2008
Monetary Policy
Fed Balance Sheet Troubles
The U.S. Senate passed Paulson’s $700 billion rescue plan three days after the House rejected it. The House is expected to vote again on Friday. While the political maneuvering continues, the Feder…
