We Are Not All Keynesians Yet Oct 6, 2009
But The New American Economy goes on to claim that Keynes should be regarded as a conservative, based on Bartlett s view that good macroeconomic policy would reduce the political demands for microeconomic policies such as the Smoot-Hawley tariff and the National Industrial Recovery Act that reduced the growth of output and employment. (He should also have mentioned that Keynes opened his Cambridge home to Friedrich Hayek when London was subject to German bombing during World War II.). (The American Conservative)
Markets face more regulation Sep 26, 2009
"Ensuring a strong recovery will necessitate adjustments across different parts of the global economy, while requiring microeconomic policies that promote adequate and balanced global demand," the statement said. Leaders also reiterated their pledges against protectionist policies amid escalating tensions between the United States and China over Mr. Obama's imposition of steep tariffs on Chinese tires and China's restrictions on imports of U.S. films and books. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* Rumblings in US-China relations Apr 10, 2009
Earlier, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wen blamed the global economic crisis on inappropriate [US] microeconomic policies, an unsustainable model of development characterized by prolonged low savings and high consumption K blind pursuit of profit K and the failure of financial supervision. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Effects of global financial crisis Mar 30, 2009
On the other hand, both macroeconomic and microeconomic policies may also play their roles in negating the adverse effects of the financial crisis ... In terms of microeconomic policies, individual governments may implement special credit management or evaluation policies for sectors badly affected by the global financial turmoil. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Amidst Abuakwa Trials and Tribulations, Kwaa-Atta is Whirling at Crossroads Mar 22, 2009
The New Patriotic Party (NPP), a liberal democratic party of Ghana, has done extremely well by championing human rights, poverty reduction, the rule of law, strong microeconomic policies, brilliant practical human services delivery, such as national health, education, capitation grant, school feeding, and school-children transportation. NPP has created a vibrant economy to build on. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
