RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
William G. Gale and Bruce Katz, November 24, 2008, Politico
Congress has punted to next year the prospects for a stimulus package with an infrastructure investment that could provide more jobs, a stronger transportation network and a better-running economy. Bruce Katz and William Gale say the clock stopped on legislative action, but President-elect Obama is directing his team to come up with an economic recovery plan that addresses critical infrastructure issues while creating more jobs and stimulating the economy. Read More
PAST EVENT
Friday, November 21, 2008
8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Phoenix, AZ
On Friday, November 21, the authors of the report, “Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help Them Prosper” held a forum in Phoenix to discuss population growth and economic/demographic change in America’s Intermountain West. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Robert E. Lang and Mark Muro, November 20, 2008, The Arizona Republic
Mark Muro and Robert Lang in a recent Arizona Republic column discuss the major change of management in Washington, and urge “megapolitan” areas of the Intermountain West to better organize their energies and consider how to amplify their voice in national affairs as federal policy responses are renegotiated. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Gary Burtless, November 18, 2008, The Brookings Institution
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
VIDEO
Jeffrey R. Kling, November 07, 2008
President-elect Obama held his first press conference today, focusing on the economy. 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.
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Jeffrey R. Kling, November 07, 2008, CNBC
Senator Barack Obama made history this week after being elected America's next president. Jeffrey Kling from Brookings Institution considers what efforts Obama will take to save the ailing US economy and unstable financial industry. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Roger C. Altman, Jason E. Bordoff, Jason Furman and Robert E. Rubin, November 2008, Hamilton Project Discussion Paper
Today, too many Americans are not fully sharing in our nation’s prosperity. Real median wages have stagnated, income inequality has increased, and changes in the economy that have brought benefits have also brought new risks and insecurities. In response to these challenges, our nation needs to act now on three fronts. First, our nation must make the right long-term investments to promote economic growth that is both strong and sustainable. Second, it is necessary to put in place economic policies that will better achieve broad-based participation in that growth. Third, for growth to be sustainable, it is necessary to restore sound fiscal policy, moving on a multiyear path to a sustainable fiscal position. This paper elaborates on these economic challenges. Read More
PAST EVENT
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV
On Tuesday, October 28, the authors of the report, “Mountain Megas: America’s Newest Metropolitan Places and a Federal Partnership to Help Them Prosper” held a forum in Las Vegas to discuss population growth and economic/demographic change in America’s Intermountain West. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Martin Neil Baily, October 21, 2008, Real Clear Politics
Martin Baily recommends an immediate stimulus package of $200 billion, with preparation of an additional $100 billion to be triggered if unemployment goes over 7.5 percent to prevent the U.S. economy from trending further into the danger zone. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Martin Neil Baily, October 20, 2008, House Committee on the Budget
In testimony before the House Budget Committee, Martin Baily says we need a second fiscal stimulus package to avoid a deep recession. He advocates for an immediate infusion of $200 billion, with a second $100 billion released if unemployment hits 7.5 percent. The package should include help for homeowners, tax rebates for families and aid to states and localities. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Bruce Katz and Lavea Brachman, October 19, 2008, The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bruce Katz and Metro partner Lavea Brachman co-authored an op-ed appearing in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer stemming from the success of the “Ohio Summit” this past September. In it, the two explain the need for a change in the discourse about the national economy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Sara Mead and Andrew J. Rotherham, October 16, 2008, The Brookings Institution
To resolve dramatic disparities in educational achievement and ensure future American workers are globally competitive, the federal government needs to change the game by catalyzing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in public education. A new office within the Department of Education should partner with the private sector, philanthropy, and state/local governments to scale up successful educational entrepreneurs and seed transformative educational innovations. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Robert E. Lang and Mark Muro, October 14, 2008, Headwaters News
Mark Muro and Robert Lang in a recent Headwaters News column bring to attention the “New American Heartland” — the Intermountain West, noting that the region's signature issues increasingly reflect the nation's, whether it be road and rail infrastructure, job quality, immigration, or energy. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
October 2008, The Brookings Institution
As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Clifford Winston, September 2008, Journal of Economic Literature
The book Archon Fung, Mary Graham, and David Weil’s Full Disclosure: The Perils and Promise of Transparency provides a thorough discussion of governmentmandated disclosure policies. Clifford Winston uses their book to frame an empirical assessment of whether these—and other information policies—have significantly reduced the costs to consumers created by imperfect information. Read More