An examination of the possible positive and negative effects that could result from a hypothetical $10 per barrel increase in tariffs on crude oil and refined oil products.

An examination of causality between dollar exchange-rate movements and U.S. price levels as described by the relative purchasing power parity theory, with a discussion of channels of price pressure and of the Hooper-Lowrey method of estimating future trends of the dollar.

An analysis of the role of foreign investment in U.S. resource allocation, finding that the large influx of foreign capital in the 1980s has been used predominantly to fund domestic investment and consumer investment spending.

A general discussion of the nature of the international debt problem and an analysis of a number of proposals for solving it.

A look at state initiatives in the interstate banking movement, including discussion about the economic and legal dimensions of regional banking pacts.

An examination of the 1978 steel trigger price mechanism, with a description of its operation and economic impact, and a discussion of events that led to its suspension in 1982.

A comparison of the reliability of the Commerce Department's capital spending survey with that of several alternative forecasts.

A discussion of the reasons for the shift in U.S. coal production to western states, with data on production (1970-81) and consumption (1970- 80) by region, plus an examination of the nation's coal production outlook.

An examination of public policy issues related to the growth of interstate banking, such as its potential effects on concentration, competition, and soundness in the banking industry.

An estimation of the costs and benefits that dollar depreciation imposes through changes in the prices of imports and exports, and through changes in the potential purchasing power of U.S. international assets and liabilities.