Browsing PERC Publications by Title

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    • The Increase Convex Order and the Tradeoff of Size for Risk 
      Liu, Liqun; Meyer, Jack (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2014-02-01)
      One random variable is larger than another in the increasing convex order if that random variable is preferred or indifferent to the other by all decision makers with increasing and convex utility functions. Decision makers ...
    • Inflation and Real GDP Growth in the U.S. 
      Jansen, Dennis W.; Chang, Jui-Chuan Della; Pagliacci, Carolina (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2023-07-18)
      Here, authors Dennis Jansen, Jui-Chuan Della Chang, and Carolina Pagliacci look at the recent experience of the United States via the lens of sign restrictions to identify shocks to aggregate demand and aggregate supply. ...
    • Inflation Dynamics and the Cost Channel: The Small Open Economy Case 
      Chang, Jui-Chuan Della; Jansen, Dennis W. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2014-05-19)
      This paper investigates the cost channel of monetary policy, transmitting its effect on economic activities other than conventional demand side, in a small open economy. The innovations lie in examination of the cost ...
    • Inter-Jurisdiction Migration and the Fiscal Policies of Local Governments 
      Dai, Darong; Jansen, Dennis W.; Liu, Liqun (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2019-02-04)
      In this paper, authors Darong Dai, Dennis W. Jansen and Liqun Liu analyze the effects of migration on the fiscal policies of local governments. Because of the possibility of migrating to another jurisdiction later in life, ...
    • Inter-Jurisdiction Migration and the Fiscal Policies of Local Governments 
      Jansen, Dennis W.; Liu, Liqun; Dai, Darong (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2019-06-28)
      The relationship between migration and the economy is of great interest to researchers, especially where migration and local government fiscal policy intersect. In order to attract immigrants or retain current residents, ...
    • Interview with Dr. John Cogan 
      Rettenmaier, Andrew J. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2018-07-06)
      Dr. John Cogan was the spring, 2018 recipient of the Kirby Distinguished Visiting Professorship. During his visit to Texas A&M University, he was interviewed by Dr. Andrew J. Rettenmaier.
    • Interview with Dr. John Taylor 
      Rettenmaier, Andrew J. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2016-11-04)
      Stanford University economist John B. Taylor was awarded the Kirby Distinguished Visiting Professorship in October 2016 by the Private Enterprise Research Center. During his visit to Texas A&M University, he was interviewed ...
    • Interview with Dr. Joshua Rauh 
      Rettenmaier, Andrew J.; Liu, Liqun (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2017-05-19)
      Dr. Liu, Dr. Rettenmaier and Dr. Saving interview Kirby Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr. Joshua Rauh during his visit to Texas A&M University.
    • Interview with Jonathan Meer 
      Bullock, Ashley (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2021-10-01)
      As part of PERC's interview series, Jonathan Meer discusses his recent teaching awards, perspective on teaching undergraduates, wealth inequality, and future research in this issue of PERCspectives on Research.
    • Interview with Maya Mikdash; Does (All) Police Violence Cause De-Policing? 
      Ashley Bullock (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2024-06-19)
      The death of George Floyd spurred nationwide protests and the media storm that ensued placed police accountability and reform front-and-center in the American news cycle. In this issue of PERCspectives on Research, PERC's ...
    • Interview with Pia Orrenius and Roberto Salinas-Leon 
      PERC Staff (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2021-12-13)
      On October 14, 2021, Dr. Pia Orrenius and Dr. Roberto Salinas-León visited the Private Enterprise Research Center and gave a presentation titled, “Immigration, Trade and the Future of the Mexican Economy.� The following ...
    • Interview with Robert Lawson and Benjamin Powell 
      PERC Staff (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2021-12-02)
      On September 23, 2021, Dr. Robert Lawson and Dr. Benjamin Powell visited the Private Enterprise Research Center and that evening, they gave a presentation titled, “Socialism versus Freedom� based on their book titled, ...
    • Interview with Sarah Zubairy 
      Bullock, Ashley (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2022-02-08)
      In the Winter 2022 issue of PERCspectives on Research, Sarah Zubary, PERC's Shirley A. Lynch Fellow, shares her experiences working at the Bank of Canada, being selected as a prestigious Chancellor’s Enhancing Development ...
    • Interview with Steven Puller 
      Bullock, Ashley (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2022-09-30)
      In this issue of PERCspectives on Research, Steven Puller, PERC's Professor in Free Enterprise, discusses how experiences in his youth sparked his interest in studying energy and economics, as well as travels abroad.
    • Investing in Future Generation: Relating Debt Reduction and Environmental Protection 
      Liu, Liqun; Rettenmaier, Andrew J. and Saving, Thomas R. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2016-12-01)
      Governments often engage in activities that affect the welfare of future generations in opposite directions. Long-term projects aimed at protecting the environment benefit future generations, whereas increasing government ...
    • Is Social Security Wealth? 
      Rettenmaier, Andrew J.; Saving, Thomas R. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2015-05-01)
    • Is Social Security Wealth? 
      Rettenmaier, Andrew J. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2016-04-01)
      Wealth inequality has grown significantly over the last three decades and there are growing concerns about the diminishing wealth share of the middle class. Standard wealth definitions require that individuals possess a ...
    • Is Social Security Wealth? 
      Rettenmaier, Andrew J. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2016-05-01)
      Rising income inequality in recent years has been linked to a rise in wealth inequality. However, in many studies, anticipated retirement benefits such as Social Security are often not included in wealth calculations. In ...
    • Is the Federal Reserve Independent? 
      Saving, Thomas R. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2016-05-09)
      The power to coin money and regulate the value thereof is constitutionally delegated to Congress, preventing true Federal Reserve independence. This issue of PERCspectives on Policy, by PERC Director Thomas Saving, discusses ...
    • It is Time to Fix Social Security 
      Jansen, Dennis W.; Rettenmaier, Andrew J. (Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University; Texas A&M University. Library, 2022-09-12)
      This year, the Social Security program is projected to run a cash flow deficit of $121 billion, one-fifth of the U.S. annual federal deficit, and is expected to be insolvent in 12 years. In this issue of PERCspectives on ...