This compilation of original essays by an international cast of economists, regulators and industry practitioners analyzes some of the major issues now facing postal and delivery services throughout the world as competition from information and communication technologies has increased.

Point man for the Fed on Y2K, Governor Edward (Mike) Kelley discusses his life at the Board of Governors, ranging from monetary policy to banking supervision to operations. His leadership roles have exposed him to nearly every facet of the Federal Reserve System, and with his lengthy tenure...