Case Studies in Economic Sanctions

From the Institute for International Economics, Case Studies in Economic Sanctions presents, at present, eight in-depth case studies of the effects of economic sanctions in countries including Cuba, Libya, Pakistan, Iran, India, and Myanmar. Each case study is presented in three compact pages beginning with a detailed timeline of the history of the sanctions. The second page offers more information, including the chronological goals of … [ Read more ]

Undue Influence?

IT bristles as Washington tries to define its role in regulating the Internet and the technology industry

The Mythical Benefits of Debt Reduction

Interesting (and no doubt controversial depending on your political persuasion) analysis of effects on economy of government’s treatment of taxation and national debt. Essentially, article argues that government should spend any surpluses on tax reduction to stimulate growth (reduced revenues partially being offset by taxes from the higher base).

William Kennard

Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)