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Economic Growth, Egalitarianism & Inequality-Spring 2007Welcome to the fall 2006 Economic Growth, Egalitarianism & Inequality course page. Anyone is welcome to read the materials. Only course members may post comments after they have logged in. Click on the assignment or discussion topic that you want to view. "The Trade Two-Step"This Economist article discusses a recently-signed free trade agreement with Korea and the tariff placed on Chinese paper. Charlene Davis GAO Head speaks out on Intertemporal Deficits (60 minutes)Below is the web connection to the 60 Minutes interview with David Walker that I referenced in class. Russ Randall was kind enough to forward this connection to me for posting. Now you can all see the interview. It is about 11 minutes in total length. Here it is. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/01/60minutes/main2528226.shtml ( categories: )
The Productivity EnigmaDavid Warsh, the author of "Knowledge and the Wealth of Nations" writes a weekly piece that is available for free on his web site [www.economicprincipals.com]. I have attached the most recent edition to this page for your pleasure. He writes about both the importance of productivity and our quest for better understanding of its origin. I have given you the conventional wisdom in class, but there remains much more to be learned. From time to time I will include other Warsh essays for your reading. Warsh was formerly the economics columnist for the Boston Globe and, I believe ( categories: )
Massachusetts Health Care ProgramThe new health care program in Massachusetts is worthy of examination. Attached is a collection of articles.Some interesting features to watch for:1. The individual mandate vs. the employer mandate or the taxpayer mandate.2. The incentives and disincentives that have been changed from the traditional systems.3. The portability of coverage--not perfect but improving.4. The big question marks:a. Have free riders been cut off, or will they drive costs still higher?b. Will the curtailment of "Cadillac coverage" for basic policies be permitted to endure? ( categories: )
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