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SPOTLIGHT: Financial Markets


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Save to My Portfolio Offer the Big Three Automakers a Helping Hand, with Conditions

Gary Burtless, November 18, 2008

Congress is considering legislation that would extend loan guarantees to the U.S. auto industry. Gary Burtless argues that a government bailout would help save American manufacturing jobs and could give taxpayers a good return on their investment. Read More

Financial Markets, Fiscal Policy, U.S. Economic Growth, U.S. Economy

SPOTLIGHT: Financial Markets


Reuters/Nicky Loh-A man looks at stock market prices on computer monitors inside a securities company in Taiwan.

Save to My Portfolio Prudential Oversight of Finance: First Principles for International Cooperation

Ralph C. Bryant, November 08, 2008

World leaders gathered at the G-20 summit in Washington to discuss the global economic and financial crisis. In the first of his two pieces, Ralph Bryant lays out general principles for international cooperation in the supervision and regulation of financial activity. In the second piece, he identifies difficult challenges confronting the participating countries and the international institutions—such as the IMF, the Bank for International Settlements and the Financial Stability Forum—that will be the locus of cooperative efforts. Read More

Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Global Finance, World Bank, International Monetary Fund

 

Save to My Portfolio Obama's Economic Priorities

Jeffrey R. Kling, November 07, 2008

President-elect Obama held his first press conference today, focusing on the economy. Jeffrey Kling commented on Obama’s address saying the nation needs two rounds of stimulus to kick-start the economy—the first to stem recent job losses and help homeowners, and then to focus on longer-term growth. Watch Video

U.S. Economy, Unemployment, Labor, Infrastructure, Taxes

SPOTLIGHT: Financial Markets


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Save to My Portfolio Learning from the Economic Mess

Alice M. Rivlin, October 21, 2008

In testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services, Alice Rivlin says that pundits have pronounced the death of capitalism prematurely, saying it is far too powerful a tool for increasing human economic well-being to be tossed aside. She believes there is plenty of blame to go around for the current crisis, and lays out steps to fix regulatory gaps, eliminate perverse and conflicting incentives and clarify and strengthen the roles of the current regulatory agencies. Read More

Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Governance, U.S. Economy, U.S. Department of the Treasury

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio A Shot in the Arm for Medicare Part D

Jeffrey R. Kling, Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir, Lee Vermeulen, Marian V. Wrobel, November 20, 2008

A new study by Economic Studies Deputy Director Jeffrey R. Kling and Ideas42 researchers has found that seniors are more likely to switch Medicare healthcare plans and save substantial amounts by changing from their existing plan. Given the overall state of the economy and recent news that drug plans are increasing their premiums up to 64 percent, the study can help inform the 24 million seniors in the program to shop around for the best price as open enrollment for Medicare Part D drug plans begins this month. Read More

Past Event

Save to My Portfolio Real Health Care Reform in 2009

Monday, November 17, 2008
8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Washington, DC

Mark McClellan, director of the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform at Brookings, brought experts and policymakers together to discuss the prospects for reforming our nation’s health care system. Senator Max Baucus, D-Mt., gave opening remarks and four discussion panels followed, tackling the issues of quality and value, policy reforms, public views of health care reform, and political prospects and priorities for reform. Learn More

Upcoming Event

Save to My Portfolio Decrease Poverty and Increase Opportunity

Monday, November 24, 2008
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Washington, DC

A major economic slowdown adds to the problems of lower-income Americans, who have not shared in the economic growth of the last decade. On November 24, Brookings senior fellow Rebecca Blank will offer policy solutions and priorities for the president-elect to make greater investments in economic mobility and opportunity. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Stock Market Fluctuations and Retiree Income

Gary Burtless, October 31, 2008

While Social Security’s long-term problems represent a major policy challenge, the sharp fall in stock prices serves as a reminder that many substitutes for Social Security – such as individual retirement accounts -- have problems of their own. Gary Burtless analyzes how personal retirement savings accounts have performed historically, including over the past 12 months, and finds that retirement funds invested solely or mainly in the stock market offer a very shaky foundation for retirement income. Read More

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December 05, 2008

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December 09, 2008

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Recent Research and Commentary

U.S. Poverty How to Improve Poverty Measurement in the United States

Rebecca M. Blank, June 2008

Health Care A Shot in the Arm for Medicare Part D

Jeffrey R. Kling, Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir, Lee Vermeulen, Marian V. Wrobel, November 20, 2008

Financial Markets Offer the Big Three Automakers a Helping Hand, with Conditions

Gary Burtless, November 18, 2008

Medicare Choosy Seniors Can Save on Prescriptions

Jeffrey R. Kling, November 18, 2008

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ExpertMauricio Cárdenas

Mauricio Cárdenas is a senior fellow and director of the Latin American Initiative. Formerly minister of Economic Development and Transportation, and director of National Planning of Colombia, his research focuses on international and development economics. He is also the president of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA).

ExpertDouglas W. Elmendorf

Doug Elmendorf, whose government posts have included the Federal Reserve, Treasury, Council of Economic Advisors, and CBO, focuses his research on macroeconomics and fiscal policy. He is co-editor of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and director of The Hamilton Project, which develops proposals for shared growth.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  She is completing a project on the politics of advice and consent, and is at work on the politics of how Congress responds to financial crises.

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert S. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

ExpertCarlos Pascual

Carlos Pascual is a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. As vice president and director of Foreign Policy, he focuses on post-conflict stabilization and international security policy.

TOPICThe Presidential Transition

During the 77 days from the election to the Inauguration, Brookings experts will offer 12 "Memos to the President" on top policy priorities across the spectrum of domestic and global challenges, plus additional advice on transitioning from campaigning to governing.

ExpertEswar Prasad

Eswar Prasad, the Tolani Senior Professor of Trade Policy at Cornell University, is a senior fellow in Global Economy and Development. He was previously head of the Financial Studies Division and the China Division at the IMF.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

Research ProjectThe Hamilton Project

The Hamilton Project produces research and policy proposals on how to create a growing economy that benefits more Americans. Their agenda also focuses on enhancing individual economic security and effective public investments. 

ExpertDarrell M. West

Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers.

ExpertMark B. McClellan

A medical doctor and economist, Mark McClellan works on promoting high-quality, innovative and affordable health care. Once commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. McClellan now directs the Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.