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What are the best indicators of a sustainable economic policy? This is specifically in regards to Dubai, U.A.E. and its promotion of free economic zones. How do these zones contribute toward a sustainable economic policy. I need to find some variables to use in my tests. I was thinking of looking at GDP/cap, Foreign Direct Investment Rates, and some way of examining technology spillover effects.

Is American economic policy to blame for the fact that poor immigrants are poor? Isn't that a function of the economic policy in their home countries? If so, then why would we want to run our economy the way those countries run theirs? If anything, isn't the STRENGTH of our economy the reason why these people came here, because here they won't always be poor? http://www.urban.org/uploadedpdf/410654_... http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con... Importing Poverty By Robert J. Samuelson Wednesday, September 5, 2007; Page A21 The government last week released its annual statistical report on poverty and household income. As usual, we -- meaning the public, the media and politicians -- missed a big part of the story. It is this: The stubborn persistence of poverty, at least as measured by the government, is increasingly a problem associated with immigration. As more poor Hispanics enter the country, poverty goes up. This is not complicated, but it is widely ignored. The standard story is that poverty is stuck; superficially, the statistics support that. The poverty rate measures the share of Americans below the official poverty line, which in 2006 was $20,614 for a four-person household. Last year, the poverty rate was 12.3 percent, down slightly from 12.6 percent in 2005 but higher than the recent low, 11.3 percent in 2000. It was also higher than the 11.8 percent average for the 1970s. So the conventional wisdom seems amply corroborated. Who's Blogging? Read what bloggers are saying about this article. Anderson@Large Business, Economics, Culture, and More ??? The American, A Magazine of Ideas Mangan's Full List of Blogs (43 links) » Most Blogged About Articles On washingtonpost.com | On the web Save & Share Article What's This? DiggGoogle del.icio.usYahoo! RedditFacebook It isn't. Look again at the numbers. In 2006, there were 36.5 million people in poverty. That's the figure that translates into the 12.3 percent poverty rate. In 1990, the population was smaller, and there were 33.6 million people in poverty, a rate of 13.5 percent. The increase from 1990 to 2006 was 2.9 million people (36.5 million minus 33.6 million). Hispanics accounted for all of the gain. Consider: From 1990 to 2006, the number of poor Hispanics increased 3.2 million, from 6 million to 9.2 million. Meanwhile, the number of non-Hispanic whites in poverty fell from 16.6 million (poverty rate: 8.8 percent) in 1990 to 16 million (8.2 percent) in 2006. Among blacks, there was a decline from 9.8 million in 1990 (poverty rate: 31.9 percent) to 9 million (24.3 percent) in 2006. White and black poverty has risen somewhat since 2000 but is down over longer periods. Only an act of willful denial can separate immigration and poverty. The increase among Hispanics must be concentrated among immigrants, legal and illegal, as well as their American-born children. Yet, this story goes largely untold. Government officials didn't say much about immigration when briefing on the poverty and income reports. The American Enterprise Institute, a conservative-leaning think tank, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a liberal advocacy group for the poor, both held briefings. Immigration was a common no-show. Why is it important to get this story straight? One reason is truthfulness. It's usually held that we've made little, if any, progress against poverty. That's simply untrue. Among non-Hispanic whites, the poverty rate may be approaching some irreducible minimum: people whose personal habits, poor skills, family relations or bad luck condemn them to a marginal existence. Among blacks, the poverty rate remains abysmally high, but it has dropped sharply since the 1980s. Moreover, taking into account federal benefits (food stamps, the earned-income tax credit) that aren't counted as cash income would further reduce reported poverty. We shouldn't think that our massive efforts to mitigate poverty have had no effect. Immigration hides our grudging progress. A second reason is that immigration affects government policy. By default, our present policy is to import poor people. This imposes strains on local schools, public services and health care. From 2000 to 2006, 41 percent of the increase in people without health insurance occurred among Hispanics. Paradoxically, many Hispanics are advancing quite rapidly. But assimilation -- which should be our goal -- will be frustrated if we keep adding to the pool of poor. Newcomers will compete with earlier arrivals. In my view, though some economists disagree, competition from low-skilled Hispanics also hurts low-skilled blacks. We need an immigration policy that makes sense. My oft-stated belief is that legal immigration should favor the high-skilled over the low-skilled. They will assimilate quickest and aid the economy the most. As for present illegal immigrants, we should give most of them legal status, both as a matter of practicality and fairness. Many have been here for years and have American children. At the same time, we should clamp down on new illegal immigration through tougher border controls and employer sanctions. Whatever one's views, any sensible debate requires accurate information. There's the rub. Among many analysts, journalists and politicians, it's politically or psychologically discomforting to discuss these issues candidly. Robert Greenstein, head of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, says his group focuses on short-term trends, where immigration's role isn't so apparent. Conveniently, that avoids antagonizing some of the center's supporters. Journalists are also leery of making the connection. Fifty-four reporters signed up for the center's briefing last week. With one exception (me), none asked about immigration's effect on poverty or incomes. But the evidence is hiding in plain sight, and the facts won't vanish just because we ignore them. http://www.nytimes.com/specials/downsize/21cox.html http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/1988/05/art1full.pdf http://www.frbsf.org/econrsrch/wklyltr/el97-07.html#winners http://www.dallasfed.org/fed/annual/1999p/ar95.html http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/25/pf/record_millionaires/index.htm?cnn=yes http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/28/news/economy/millionaire_survey/index.htm?cnn=yes http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/28/news/economy/millionaires/?cnn=yes http://www.heritage.org/Research/Labor/bg1773.cfm http://www.heritage.org/Research/PoliticalPhilosophy/BG791.cfm http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6214022/site/newsweek/ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20603729/site/newsweek/?from=rss http://www.cis.org/articles/poverty_study/povstudy.pdf http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MWUwOTYzNjUwNmIzM2I3ZWEyMTE4MzJkZTJmODZmZmM= http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1229294/posts

most important changes in US government foreign economic policy, or in the US economy its? What were the 3 or 4 most important changes in US government foreign economic policy, or in the US economy itself during 1776-1976?

Most important changes in US gov foreign economic policy between 1776-1976? What were the 3 or 4 most important changes in US government foreign economic policy, or in the US economy itself during 1776-1976?

If we had not reversed economic policy in the early 1980s, how long would the 1970s problems have continued? Consider before you answer "well Volcker put the brakes on the money supply and that stabilized prices" - if the government's obstacles to natural economic growth had no been reduced, would Volcker's eliminating the government's artificial stimulus not have caused a much deeper recession? Politically could the Fed's interest rate policy have been maintained? Relative to the global demand for dollars, Volcker's policies were very restrictive - could the economy have rebounded as early as the second half of '83 if the private sector were not allowed to reinvest more of its earnings? http://www.donaldsensing.com/2003/09/economic-iconoclasm.html http://www.nytimes.com/specials/downsize/21cox.html http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/1988/05/art1full.pdf http://www.frbsf.org/econrsrch/wklyltr/el97-07.html#winners http://www.dallasfed.org/fed/annual/1999p/ar95.html http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/25/pf/record_millionaires/index.htm?cnn=yes http://money.cnn.com/2005/09/28/news/economy/millionaire_survey/index.htm?cnn=yes http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/28/news/economy/millionaires/?cnn=yes http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/27/opinion/27brooks.html?ex=1259298000&en=3a3e75cbd69858d4&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland Grumpy stop lying.

In what ways was the british economic policy toward her empire incompatable with colonial american thought? In what ways was the british economic policy toward her empire incompatable with colonial american thought and practice? Please help...

: How is political ideology linked to economic policy? Discuss how different political ideologies produce diff? : How is political ideology linked to economic policy? Discuss how different political ideologies produce different economic policies

Which of the following is not a goal of federal economic policy? Which of the following is not a goal of federal economic policy? A. Growth B. Keynesian economics C. High savings rate D. Full employment E. All of the above

Which of the following policies accurately describes the economic policy of mercantilism? a)It downplayed the role of the governmen in stimulating economic growth. b)It discouraged the establishment of overseas colonies. c)It encouraged trade by abolishing laws that regulated trade. d)It was based on the belief that a nation's real wealth was measured in its gold and silver treasure.

Given what we know about the Bush / Republican economic policy ? in your own words finish this sentence Bush / Republican economic policy is... and Do you think McCain will change things for you.

Economy analysis: What is the worst economic policy in the history of the US? I submit that Social Security is the single worst policy in the history of the US since it borrowed against future generations. Also the tax has gone up from 2% to 12.4%...ridiculous. Last, you are making 1.8% on your money. the government hosed all of us again.

How does expansionary monetary policy promote economic growth in the economy? How does expansionary monetary policy promote economic growth in the economy? Here is what I know: Expansionary monetary policy promotes the growth of money supply by purchasing government bonds, lowering the reserve requirement, and lowering the federal funds interest rate. But how does expansionary monetary policy expand economic growth? I dont get that at all, help please

What is policy making? Give one example of foreign, domestic and economic policy.? What is policy making? Give one example of foreign, domestic and economic policy.

What are some obstacles to successful international economic policy coordination? College question for College Economics class.

How does Social Darwinism relate to laissez fair economic policy? Also, who would advocate Social Darwinism and why?

How has the conservative economic policy developed through out the years?

How can Hillary talk about economic policy? When she can not even do the math that there is no way she can catch Obama to win the nomination. She would have to win every remaining state by more than 30%. How does she expect to do that when she is only ahead in the polls by only 7% and that is even after the Wright thing?

What economic policy is best to run all the world and drive to peace.? Everyone knows that all the wars held for the purpose of getting wealth and more power to improve there lives. thay improves there lives by krushibng other's lives. Corel Marks, Islamic Economics, Chiristianity, or anyother...

Is there a balance to be achieved in economic policy? An economy can have two extremes. On one side, it’s doing so well, that nobody needs the government for anything. There economy solves all the problems. On the other side, the economy is so poor, that society can’t function without government, the poor economy creates too many problems to be solved. How do we find the right balance? Where the government is not noticeable to the people who don’t need it, and the government helps the people who need it, not to need it anymore? Is this an illustration of “The Division” in our society? Dull Jon- That's beside the point. The government can only assume the effort is there. esponder- I agree, but how does that reflect in economic policy? ProudDemocrat- I agree at heart. But where do we balance that once job creation is not an issue. Once American companies are able to compete around the world WITH our labor? Overt Operative- I'm not sure where I stated that I thought the Government controlled the economy. And I'm aware that the governent taxes and subsidizes things and those are its primary influence on the economy. Maybe I didn't word this properly. I meant to suggest that the difference in economic realitites in our country serves as a division in our society, and to ask how people thought a balance could be achieved. I left taxes out of the question because i didn't want to get a bunch 'lower taxes at all costs people'.

Presidential Economic Policy - What would you do if you were president? Given the current credit crunch, inflation, and recession - What monetary and fiscal policies would you recommend? Why do you recommend these specific policies? What might cause your recommended policies to be ineffective? You have to answer all questions.

Is there truly no substantial difference between a republican and democrat as to Foreign and Economic Policy? Seems the dems want us in Iraq as much as the republifascists and they just use different reasons.....any one understanding the psychology of the Good Cop/Bad Cop game should be suspicious. I do not like conspiracy theories but they do seem to work hand in glove alot as in the dems seldom undo republican policies all that much when power "shifts" WI the massive rebellion is anticipated and with the unPatriot Act tis much easier to nip such things in the bud....think about why the streets of Paris were rearranged and apply the analogy to Internet regulation and the use of child porn laws to regulate access and monitor use of ALL activity

The economic policy of giving a business total control of its develoment is called? A. laissez-faire. B. socailism. C. mercantilism. D. free trade.

How many Americans have lost their homes because President Bush put politics above sound economic policy?

Is it sound economic policy for bush to be flooding the US with massive amounts of counterfeit money? Can he really prevent his seven-year recession from sliding into a full-blown depression in his last year using this dishonest tactic? It doesn't appear to be propping up the faltering stock market any. All it has done is devalue the dollar to historic lows. If bush continues to print even more funny money in a desperate attempt to fix the economy, will the US experience the kind of nation-wrecking hyperinflation that Germany did in the 1920's?

Has globalization eroded the ability of governments to design and implement macro economic policy? especially in developing countries?

What is a better example of an economic policy? Giving most of the tax breaks to the top 5% of Americans during a recession, so that they will "invest" in business and Wall Street? Or spreading out the tax breaks to the lower 95% of Americans during a recession so that they will spend the money on consumer goods, and add cash liquidity to stores and restaurants that need it during down times, which will prevent them from closing up and laying off employees? It seems like we are being offered 2 very different choices right now.

Would Obama take the Democrats backwords in economic policy? Like him or not, Bill Clinton was a centrist economically. In his speeches prior to becoming President Clinton highlighted the need for the party to embrace many "supply side" policys. Clinton led the charge for a balanced budget, and free trade agreements, which spelled prosperity and wealth creation during his tenure. None of this is heard from Obama. In fact, he has spoken out against free trade agreements, and, has offered little by way of knowing how many pro business growth initiatives he would support if President. So, is Obama going to take the Democrats back a generation?

How was the Nazi Economic policy influnced by ideology? ....

What does the republican party stand for when it comes to economic policy? I know what Bush McCain stand for -- I just think that there huge differance between that and say Buchanan -- yet in the end you still vote for the Republican.... Why?

What was colonial economic policy and how it affected india or what was its effect on india?? What was colonial economic policy and how it affected india or what was its effect on india?? Its related to colonialism and special reference to Modern Indian History . all your answers are welcomed .

. What is one economic policy objective of our current president?

How do your beliefs about economic policy intersect with your beliefs about evolutionary theory? Just talk about your own beliefs. Avoid generalizations about others' beliefs. Be specific. Preferably, be brief. J: Thanks for the more thoughtful response. You might, however, want to look up the definitions of socialism and "state capitalism" or "social capitalism." You may find that you refine these thoughts a bit.

what economic policy would be best to write about in a research paper and why??? I have to wrie a paper for my macro economics class on a policy .... and i dont no what to do

How did Jimmy Carter affect our economic policy? Hey im just need some information on jimmy carter on how he changed ecomonic policy such as federal budget, social spending, defense spending, and taxtion policy. any links would help or if i could email or chat with someone. Thanks!

McCain is on the wrong side of the Iraq War according to most, and has no economic policy. How can he win?!? The only support he has is from republicans who vote out of party loyalty, and Hillary supporters who become sore losers. lol this isn't a rant. It is a serious, thought provoking question. JC, you are amazing! You have convinced me to vote for McCain. Good job!

If a nation is forced to choose between an economic policy that results in high levels of inflation? unemployment, or social inequality, which of these would be most dysfunctional and/or harmful for society? Why?

what economic policy is australia adopting currently? Hi, i need to know what economic policy is australia adopting now. In my opinion, i think it is expansionary fiscal policy and easing monetary policy. What do you think?

What trade policy would increase economic growth? If economic growth is caused by increasing the per capita, capital investment per worker (Von Mises), what trade policy would encourage capitalists (entrepreneurs) to invest their capital in the United States? Would free trade not encourage them to invest their capital in foreign nations where labor it cheaper and regulations less strict, and then freely import their products back to the United States? And since the dollars are being "repatriated" though the purchase of debt instruments (MBS and government debt primarily) how could free trade possibly be beneficial? (note: Please address my question, and do not go off on a tangent about specialization, which has nothing to do with my question and would occur no matter what trade policy is implemented.) Arcanum, Is that "investment" the purchase of existing assets, or is it the creation of new production centers (increasing the capital investment per worker)? It seems to me that the "re-investment" that is not simply financing our debt, is the purchase of existing assets which only result in the transfer of corporate profits to foreigners. Zehra M, Your answer does not address my question in any way, and I'm not asking a homework question. I'm trying to figure out how people compartmentalize and justify free trade based on the basic free market principle that growth comes from increasing the per capita, capital investment per worker. I'm starting to think that free trade advocates do not understand their own philosophy though.

How does other nation influenced the rebellion against the economic policy of china during that time?

How can the New economic policy be modified to help the poorer sections in India?

Which branches of the Government are most involved in economic policy?

is it difficult to seperate scientific knowledge,governmental policy and economic policy? and i need to connect it to an article. i really need help. anyone?

What is mercantilism and how was it reflected in Parliamentary economic policy during the colonial period?

Is zero unemployment with price stability sound economic policy? I think the use of fiscal and monetary policy to achieve "zero unemployment with price stability" detriments American free markets, Federalism, and Independence

how do we use Keynesian economic policy to keep an economic boom under control? (Hint: It seems that the Australian economy seems recession proof and that the business cycle is dead or is this just an illusion)

Explain whether or not you regard economic growth as a desirable objective of economic policy for any governme Explain whether or not you regard economic growth as a desirable objective of economic policy for any government. economics question again. thanks in advance for all the help

A beggar is walking & see the big big buildings, what will he thinks about Indian Economic policy? I mean, where we are? Still today, the poor people struggled himself for one of Roti ka tukda and we have advertised that India is also one of the developing country?

Which candidate do you think is strongest on Economic policy and why is that important?

What is the "liberal" economic policy in general? I know "conservatives" are more hands off and they believe high taxes and more regulation just makes the goods produced more expensive. What do "liberals" believe?

Is it difficult to separate scientific knowledge, government policy and economic policy? do answer it on how your own perspectives.it is for a take home quiz and i hope i could get some ideas from you people.

What are the coservative and liberal stances on economic policy?

Is Romney correct, that Hillary or Obama are too naive and untutored on economic policy? Romney alluded to this in a speech he gave yesterday to conservatives. Hillary stated that she would "freeze" interest rates for 5 years, as an example. Yikes, it is hard to think that she has been around Bill and DC this long, and, can still say someting that uninformed and, frankly, dangerous.

What economic policy would you write a research paper on?? For my macro economics class i have to write a research paper and i can't decide what would be the best thing to write about.... please help :)