American patent law has reached an unprecedented crossroads, prodded by a landmark Supreme Court decision this spring and the prospect of sweeping new federal legislation this fall. At this critical t
Eberstadt (political economy, American Enterprise Institute) and Groth, with a Swiss drug company, argue that for Europe to remain economically competitive in the world, it must recognize and deal wit
More people are living longer, fewer people are having babies, and the result is a smaller workforce and a larger cohort of the aged. Lee (economics, U. of California, Berkeley), in this lecture deliv
This is a comprehensive analysis of the Medicare program's long-term fiscal challenges. The authors render with clarity and precision just how and why the economic burden of financing the health care
Vedder (economics, Ohio U.) and Cox (an international public policy consultant) argue that Wal-Mart and other so-called "big box" stores have had generally positive economic effects for the American p
In explaining why people are rather suddenly choosing to cast their ballots anywhere but the voting booth and anytime but on election day, Fortier (American Enterprise Institute) carefully avoids ment
This monograph explores the causes of the West's economic growth over the last 2,000 years and contrasts it with the economic history of the rest of the world.
In this volume, leading scholars tackle the debate over intellectual property rights in high-technology industries and express their views on how to improve the current system.
The precautionary principle, stated most simply, says it is better to be safe than sorry in regulating health and environmental risks. Marchant (Arizona State U. College of Law) and Mossman (health ph
Explains how electors are appointed, how ballots are cast and votes are counted, and what happens if no one has a majority; and discusses four disputed elections, including the one in 2000.
Empires have unfairly gotten a bad name, not least in U.S. domestic politics. This is particularly unfortunate, as the world needs an American pax to provide both global peace and prosperity. The most
This book considers the driving elements behind the benefits and costs of climate protection via Kyoto or similar international agreements that follow.
Illuminates the complexity of people's views on abortion, and shows that opinion has been remarkably stable since the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, drawing on a comprehensive and current collection of
An insider's perspective on the bureaucratic structure of governmental institutions that shape economic policy, and the incentives and limitations of the individuals who head them.
This book explores the role of espionage and infiltration and provides an alarming prediction of the future course of North Korea's relations with the United States and it allies.
The authors consider capital inflows into the United States and the likely consequences of a simplification of the taxation of international transactions.
Two achievements—up the poor and animating civil society—are powerful moral claims for business corporations but schemes for corporate governance jeopardize these achievements.
This book reviews the long history of the corporation and examines the central role of business and economic growth in the strengthening of civil society and democracy.
In Freedom Betrayed, Michael Ledeen weaves together key moments in the fall of communism with the skill of a born storyteller. His insider's knowledge of the interplay of complex personalities and By
Revolutionary changes, including the shrinking of traditional banking and the expansion of trading in foreign securities, have recently rocked financial markets.
James Q. Wilson is the former president of the American Political Science Association and adviser to four presidents on issues related to crime, drug abuse, education, and other crises of American cut
A who's who of scholars and friends, along with Irving Kristol's ideas, ideals, and contributions to American life as the nation's leading neoconservative.
Objective, readable, and witty, Herbert Stein resists being pigeon-holed as liberal or conservative, as a member of any of the "schools" that warp the vision of many economists. In On the Other Hand,
The author, who served as one of the five commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission for several years, explains why this and other government agencies that are not set up with separation
Entine (Miami U., Ohio) compiles four essays, one his own, on the subject of public pension fund investing and the legal and political implications of socially-responsible investing. The authors argue
How to conduct Census 2000 has become a highly contentious issue, and the delay in selecting an approach threatens the census's eventual effectiveness. In dispute is the proposed "census sampling" tec
This study is the first to provide a comprehensive and in-depth economic analysis of the origins and consequences of U.S. crop insurance and disaster relief programs.
