AEI.Org: Scholar: N. Gregory Mankiw

The Pitfalls of the Public Option

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Even if one accepts the president's broader goals of wider access to health care and cost containment, his economic logic regarding the public option is hard to follow.

That Freshman Course Won't Be Quite the Same

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Events have been changing so quickly that even economics teachers are having trouble keeping up.

It May Be Time for the Fed to Go Negative

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A little more inflation might be preferable to rising unemployment or a series of fiscal measures that pile on debt bequeathed to future generations.

Finding Messages in a Blueprint

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Presidential candidates campaign with soaring rhetoric, but presidents and their advisers make actual policy with spreadsheets.

It's No Time for Protectionism

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:45:26 +0100

My Preferred Fiscal Stimulus

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Institute an immediate and permanent reduction in the payroll tax.

It's No Time for Protectionism

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Most often, the slogan "fair trade" is little more than a rallying cry for protectionism.

Is Government Spending Too Easy an Answer?

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

There are ample reasons to doubt whether a huge increase in government spending is what the economy needs.

Spending and Tax Multipliers

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Recent economic research suggests that a dollar of government spending raises GDP by $1 but that a dollar of tax cuts raises GDP by $3.

What Would Keynes Have Done?

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Although John Maynard Keynes died more than a half-century ago, his diagnosis of recessions and depressions remains the foundation of modern macroeconomics.

It's a Time to Listen, and to Obey the Laws of Arithmetic

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As the president-elect gets ready for new responsibilities, here are four ways for himto become a reliable steward of the economy.

But Have We Learned Enough?

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Do we have the economic knowledge to avoid another Great Depression?

On Dividend Taxes, It's a Post-Partisan Race

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

On the issue of dividend taxation, Barack Obama may be the candidate with the best chance of preserving George Bush's legacy.

What If the Candidates Pandered to Economists?

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

What would it take to put the nation's economists solidly behind a presidential candidate?

The Problem with the Corporate Tax

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The revenue loss from reducing the corporate tax rate would be smaller than one might expect--and a gas tax increase might make up any shortfall.

The Wealth Trajectory: Rewards for the Few

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The gap between the economic elite and the lower classappears tobegrowing.

Beyond the Noise on Free Trade

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:00:00 +0100

Free trade will likely be an important issue in the 2008 presidential race.

My Birthday Wish: Not Burdening Our Children

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

My birthday wish is for all of us to stop asking what the government can do for us today. Instead, we should focus on preparing the economy for our children and grandchildren.

How to Avoid Recession? Let the Fed Work

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Whatshould Congress and the president be doing now to keep the economy on track? The right answer: absolutely nothing.

Beyond Those Health Care Numbers

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 01:00:00 +0100

The public must understand the scope of health care issues and not be fooled into thinking problems are worse than they really are.

One Answer to Global Warming: A New Tax

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A "carbon tax" could be used to combat global warming.

Fair Taxes? Depends What You Mean by "Fair"

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Claims that the government does not tax the richest Americansenough do not hold up under close scrutiny.

Raise the Gas Tax

Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

With the midterm election around the corner, here's a wacky idea you won't often hear from our elected leaders.

Dynamic Analysis

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

TheTreasury's new reportis not the last word on dynamic analysis, but it is a big step toward a more realistic view of tax policy.

Mr. Paulson's Challenge

Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

While Mr. Snow helped steer the economy through a recessionary storm, he leaves for Mr. Paulson a more daunting task--getting the long-term fiscal numbers to add up.

Pervasive Stickiness

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A Letter to Ben Bernanke

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Repeat after Me

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Since I knowthat economic policy makers inside the Beltway are often too busy forintrospection, my gift to them is a list of seven New Year's resolutions.

Questions for Ben Bernanke

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 00:00:00 +0100

As the confirmation hearings for the new Fed chairman approach, the most intriguing questionsare those Mr. Bernankemust be contemplating quietly on his own.

Antidumping: The Third Rail of Trade Policy

Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Washington should be eager to limit the use of antidumping policy;doing so would greatly benefit both American consumers and producers and ensure competition.

Free Advice for Democrats

Thu, 03 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0100

How tohandle Social Security;a seven-step program for recovering obstructionist Democrats.

Uncle Sam, M.D.

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This collection of essays provides an indication of the range and depth of AEI’s work in health care reform and pharmaceutical policy.

Do We Tax Energy Enough?

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:30:00 +0100

Smart Taxes

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Although they are politically unpalatable, Pigovian taxes are eminently sensible as judged by standard principles of economics.

Domestic Effects of Foreign Direct Investment

Thu, 02 Dec 2004 00:00:00 +0100

The author presents a keynote speech on the economic agenda at the International Tax Policy Forum, December 2, 2004.

The Politics and Economics of Offshore Outsourcing

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

We examineways in which economists can communicate more effectively to policymakers and the broader public about offshoring and international trade.

The Wealth Trajectory: Rewards for the Few

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Education is the key to understanding broad inequality trends.

Beyond Those Health Care Numbers

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The public must understand the scope of health care issues and not be fooled into thinking problems are worse than they really are.