This book explores the many ways that Congress makes economic decisions. 

Food and Agricultural Policy for the 1980s, edited by D. Gale Johnson, consists of the proceedings of a conference on the agricultural legislation needed for the unfolding decade. 

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.

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

The selective income tax exemption for home-state municipal bonds at issue in Davis v. Kentucky Department of Revenue is a barrier to interstate commerce.

In some key respects the income versus consumption tax choice is simply misunderstood by many people, including sophisticated practitioners.

What is the link between taxes and manufacturing wages?

Reducing federal employee compensation to market levels could save taxpayers roughly $77 billion per year.

It is clear that there is no legitimate basis for the proposed expensing of employee stock options.

This working paper reconsiders and adds to empirical evidence on the effect of federal government debt and interest rates.