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In this section we shall discuss aspects of economics and invite your attention to our first article on the subject submitted by William H. Boyer on Henry Ford's Stimulus Economics The article Britain 1940 and Oregon 2002 compares Oregonians' handling of its budget crisis with how the British faced a much greater threat. California here we (Oregonians) come describes a path taken by Californians on tax issues and the risks for Oregonians following suit. The New Stagflation by James Galbraith is one of a series of 16 articles published in the Washington Monthly debating "What if Bush Wins?" Links to Economics-related Web Site: The Berkeley Electronic Press was founded by academics to address the inefficiencies that characterize the current scholarly publishing model. It is our core belief that mechanisms can be developed to streamline the publication process, creating tangible benefits for authors, editors, readers, and libraries. The Economists' Voice is one of the Bepress publications. The Center for Global Development is dedicated to reducing global poverty and inequality through policy-oriented research and active engagement on development issues with the policy community and the public. A principal focus of the Center's work is the policies of the United States and other industrial countries that affect development prospects in poor countries. The first Dollars & Sense, a 16-page bulletin that sold for 50 cents, came out in November 1974. Sponsored by the Union for Radical Political Economics, and produced by a collective of URPE members, Dollars & Sense sought to challenge the mainstream media's account of how the U.S. economy works by publishing popularly written, critical articles in an accessible format. The Economic Policy Institute "is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy." The Earth Institute at Columbia University brings together talent from throughout the University to address complex issues facing the planet and its inhabitants, with particular focus on sustainable development and the needs of the world's poor. The Earth Institute is motivated by the belief that science and technological tools already exist, and could be expanded, to greatly improve conditions for the world's poor while preserving the natural systems that support life on Earth. Good Jobs First promotes accountability in development, discussing tax and other matters that should be of interest to citizens concerned with tax policies in their communities. Good Jobs First helps grassroots groups and policy-makers ensure that economic development subsidies are accountable and effective. Job Tracker - Working America is a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO with a search function using ZIP codes to locate companies that outsource jobs overseas or have laid off employees. Go to the pages on Taxation and the Oregon Economy |
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