This clear-headed account traces the relationship of the developing countries with the world economy, the factors leading to trade reforms, and the political economy aspects of reform.

An accurate and easy-to-read analysis of the development of the U.S. commercial banking industry in the period from 1950 onwards.

The author critically evaluates the logic behind industrial targeting and explains why these policies fail simple cost-benefit tests.

The U.S. disability system is failing--growing at an unsustainable pace for taxpayers and delivering relatively poor outcomes to those with disabilities.

Because two disparate clients demand loyalty from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, these government-sponsored entities must fulfill two ultimately irreconcilable roles.

US federal housing aid has failed to revitalize poor neighborhoods or stimulate the economy. However, vouchers could provide the greatest choice to the poor at the lowest cost to the taxpayer and effectively address affordability.

A comprehensive overview of the U.S. Postal Service, its organization, and its performance since its creation by the 1970 Postal Reorganization Act.

The author concludes that fiscal policy is a more potent countercyclival tool than monetary policy under flexible exchange rates.

This book discusses state regulation and antitrust exemption in insurance markets.