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A review of "Negotiating the Jacobean Printed Book" edited by Pete Langman
(Texas A&M University, 2014)
The War on Poverty Needs a New Map
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-12)
Since the start of Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty, the federal government has spent vast sums of money trying to lower U.S. poverty rates. Yet, despite the repeated allocation of massive financial resources, overall ...
Pre-K for All? Simple Keys to Maximizing Return on Investment and Avoiding Unintended Consequences
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-05)
The evidence suggests that the long-term benefits of a high-quality Pre-K program are substantial, regardless of whether the program is provided by a public school, a Head Start program, or a child care center. The near-term ...
Avoiding the Mistakes of the Past: Rejecting Protectionism and Embracing the Global Economy
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-08)
The “Great Recession” of 2008 was the greatest global financial crisis since the Great Depression. It led to the bankrupting of businesses, caused credit markets to dry up, imploded the housing market, and led to a near ...
A Time for Political Courage: The Federal Debt Crisis in 2014
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-01)
Like many Americans, Uncle Sam has a bad habit of spending more than he earns. The federal government’s total expenditures exceeded its total revenues in 36 of the last 40 years. In 2012, federal government revenues were ...
Free Trade in Oil and Natural Gas, The Case for Lifting the Ban on U.S. Energy Exports
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-11)
Not only should the US lift its ban on exporting oil and natural gas in light of today’s economic and political climate, but it was wrong to ever ban such exports in the first place. The US should cease to view its energy ...
Texas Cities in the Era of Government Transparency
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-09)
We are in the Era of Government Transparency. Recently, politicians from President Barack Obama to Texas Governor Rick Perry have touted a commitment to openness and transparency in their respective administrations. Citizens ...
Water Use for Hydraulic Fracturing: A Texas Sized Problem?
(Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics & Public Policy, 2014-12)
The state of Texas could face a 2.7 trillion gallon shortfall of water by 2060. Hydraulic fracturing (HF) requires large amounts of water for each well. Tax incentives should be offered to companies that substitute brackish ...