Economic Perspectives

An introduction to U.S. macroeconomic policy issues, such as how we use monetary and fiscal policies to promote economic growth, low unemployment, and low inflation.

Thursday, July 29, 1999

Is this a photo of an aircraft or a beach?

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Maho Beach is definitely one of the most impressive beaches in the world. It’s located on the island of St. Maarten in the Caribbean – St Ma...

Friday, June 18, 1999

The Web Browser Competition Between Microsoft and Netscape is an Example of the Failure of Unregulated Markets to Provide Socially Desirable Outcomes

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In the June 18, 1999 Salon article " Web wars Did Bill Gates beat Netscape fair and square? ," Andrew Leonard describes how Micros...

Saturday, January 9, 1999

Government's Role in the Economy

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Government's Role in the Economy From the U.S. Department of State While consumers and producers make most decisions that mold the econo...

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Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Persons outside the labor force who want a job

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Persons outside the labor force who want a job by Monica D. Castillo Although labor economists tend to focus on the activities and character...

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Saturday, July 6, 1996

More Sex Is Safer Sex: The economic case for promiscuity.

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Slate columnist Steven E. Landsburg argued on July 6, 1996 in " More Sex Is Safer Sex: The economic case for promiscuity " that t...

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JOHN BUCK: Jacksonville, Florida; I am a professor of economics at Jacksonville University, where I teach courses in introductory economics, comparative economic development, and globalization. I use this blog to keep in touch with my current and former students. Teachers and students at other schools, as well as others interested in economic issues, are welcome to use this resource.

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