In the midst of general euphoria over a new and seemingly increasing federal budget surplus,this bookoffers a guide to this new situation.

In this volume, the author describes the changes in wages during the 1980s that led to increased rewards in schooling in the labor market.

This report presents two views of the progress toward telecommunications competition--one for North America and one for Europe.

A selective immigration policy focused on high-skilled, high-demand workers will allow the United States to compete in an increasingly global economy while protecting the interests of American citizens and benefitting taxpayers.

This book assesses the likely consequences of tighter science budgets and suggests ways in which U.S. science can come to terms with downsizing.

This study outlines the compelling case for widespread deregulation of property-liability insurance rates and forms.

The authors address claims that vertical ownership ties reduce programming diversity, restrict entry of competitors to cable, or have other socially undesirable effects.

Although government spending provides citizens with many important benefits, such benefits must be weighed against the disincentivizing effects of increased labor taxes.

The authors consider whether any special circumstances justify departure from free trade in telecommunications equipment.