Author: Allan H. Meltzer / Topic: Economics

Author:: Allan H. Meltzer
Publication Date:: 01-2009
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: The Cato Journal
Institution:: The Cato Institute
Abstract:: I am going to make several unrelated points, and then I am going to discuss how we got into this financial crisis and some needed changes to reduce the risk of future crises.
Topic:: Democratization, Economics, International Trade and Finance, Markets, Privatization, and Financial Crisis
Political Geography:: United States

Author:: Amity Shlaes, Vincent R. Reinhart, Allan H. Meltzer, and John L. Chapman
Publication Date:: 04-2008
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: How fragile is our financial system? What are the implications of the Fed's actions on Bear Stearns? Do we need new ways of thinking about the risks the system entails? In recent articles, four AEI scholars have looked closely at the evidence of what went wrong and what is ahead.
Topic:: Economics and Government
Political Geography:: United States

Author:: Allan H. Meltzer
Publication Date:: 11-2006
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: On November 16, eminent economist Milton Friedman passed away. Friedman made unparalleled contributions to free-market economics, demonstrating in Capitalism and Freedom the close relationship of free enterprise to political liberty. His philosophy has been extraordinarily influential regarding social and economic policies in governments around the world.
Topic:: Development, Economics, Markets, and Politics

Author:: Allan H. Meltzer
Publication Date:: 03-2005
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: Paul Wolfowitz can provide effective leadership for the World Bank by expanding monitored performance grants to poor countries and by rewarding staff members who develop programs that genuinely improve the quality of life for the poor.
Topic:: International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics

Author:: Allan H. Meltzer
Publication Date:: 11-2003
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: While Alan Greenspan and most analysts continue to discuss the loss of millions of manufacturing jobs since the Bush administration took office, the Labor Department Household Survey shows such claims to be either wrong or greatly exaggerated.
Topic:: International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, and Asia

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