Information on "Economic Theories" and "North America"
January 2013
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24 Jan 2013
The Increase in Unemployment Since 2007: Is It Cyclical or Structural?
Author: Linda Levine
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report assesses the relative magnitudes of cyclical and structural unemployment as they respond to different policy measures. More on «The Increase in Unemployment Since 2007: Is It Cyclical or Structural?» -
11 Jan 2013
Can Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary?
Author: Jane G Gravelle, Thomas L Hungerford
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
As Congress in 2013 considers policies to foster economic growth, arguments have been made that some traditional expectations of fiscal policy should be revisited, namely that cutting spending will contract the economy in the short run. More on «Can Contractionary Fiscal Policy Be Expansionary?»
October 2012
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Oct 2012
Tackling Macroeconomic Risks
Author: Klaus Günter Deutsch, Amy Medearis
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
This paper analyzes the perception of macroeconomic and financial risks and policy responses of the US and the EU after the financial and economic crisis. More on «Tackling Macroeconomic Risks»
May 2012
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17 May 2012
Economic Recovery: Sustaining US Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy
Author: Craig K Elwell
Publisher: US Government
This research report reviews the causes of the economic recession and financial crisis of 2008-2009, the shape of the economic recovery, and how problems on the supply and demand sides point toward a weaker than normal recovery. More on «Economic Recovery: Sustaining US Economic Growth in a Post-Crisis Economy»
February 2012
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Feb 2012
Economic Consequences of War on the US Economy
Publisher: Institute for Economics and Peace
This paper provides an overview of the macroeconomic effects of government spending on war and the military since World War II. More on «Economic Consequences of War on the US Economy»
October 2011
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Oct 2011
Russia, Afghanistan and the Great Game
Author: Ross Eventon
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
The author of this publication speculates that while Moscow and Washington share an interest in supporting the Afghan government, a fierce battle for influence is emerging throughout the resource-rich region. More on «Russia, Afghanistan and the Great Game»
June 2011
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15 Jun 2011
Hearing on China’s Five Year Plan, Indigenous Innovation and Technology Transfers, and Outsourcing
Author: Adam Segal
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This testimony addresses Chinese technology policy and the role American innovation has in the relationship between the two. More on «Hearing on China’s Five Year Plan, Indigenous Innovation and Technology Transfers, and Outsourcing»
March 2011
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10 Mar 2011
The Uncertain Rise of China's Military
Author: Abraham M Denmark
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
The speaker, in his testimony, highlights the global public goods that have been provided by the United States since the end of World War II, the benefits derived from these goods to the United States as well as to the entire international community,... More on «The Uncertain Rise of China's Military»
February 2011
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Feb 2011
Money Politics: International Credit/Debt as Credible Commitment
Author: Steve Chan
Publisher: East Asia Institute (EAI)
This paper discusses the seeming puzzle from the neorealist perspective that China and the US have become a very large creditor and debtor (respectively) to each other. More on «Money Politics: International Credit/Debt as Credible Commitment»
November 2010
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Nov 2010
Global Commons and Domain Interrelationships
Author: Mark E Redden, Michael P Hughes
Publisher: Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
In this paper, the authors argue that attainment of US strategic, economic, informational, and military objectives is contingent upon assured access to, and freedom of action within, the commons. More on «Global Commons and Domain Interrelationships»
