Swem Government Information - Business/Economics

Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:52:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40104_20091110.pdf Covers the current state of the U.S. economy, assesses the impact of the 2009 stimulus package on the economy, and reviews current issues relating to fiscal stimulus, including whether more stimulus is needed, the timing of such stimulation, and the long-term effects. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

The Virginia Report: 2009

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:42:00 -0500

http://leg2.state.va.us/dls/h&sdocs.nsf/By+Year/RD3212009/$file/RD321.pdf Examines the progress being made toward long-term goals for both Virginia and its state government. Covers developments related to the economy, education, health and family, public safety, and transportation. From the Council on Virginia's Future.

Globalization, Offshoring and Economic Insecurity in Industrialized Countries

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:34:00 -0500

http://www.un.org/esa/desa/papers/2009/wp87_2009.pdf Argues that a new wave of globalization has raised both actual and perceived labor market insecurity in industrialized countries, analyzes channels through which this wave of offshoring leads to economic insecurity, and urges that industrialized countries develop improved policies and benefits in response to this phenomena. From the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

Systemic Risk and the Federal Reserve

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:05:00 -0500

http://assets.opencrs.com/rpts/R40877_20091028.pdf Discusses the meaning of systemic risk, the causes or sources of such concerns, and whether the Federal Reserve is already authorized to regulate activities that are linked to risk concerns. Also discusses whether the Federal Reserve or some other executive branch agency should be a systemic risk regulator. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by OpenCRS.org.

How Would Modern Macroeconomic Schools of Thought Respond to the Recent Economic Crisis

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:54:00 -0500

http://liber8.stlouisfed.org/newsletter/2009/200911.pdf Examines three modern schools of economic thought, the new Keynesian approach, the monetarist viewpoint, and the new classical school of thought, and what each school would advise as the best way to resolve the recent economic crisis. From the Stl Louis Federal Reserve Bank.

Conflict Business Dynamics in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:52:00 -0500

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/confict_business_drc_sr234.pdf Assesses the strength of the business community in the Congo as a force for promoting economic development and sustainable peace. From the United States Institute of Peace.

Lower Premiums, Stronger Businesses: How Health Insurance Reform Will Bring Down Costs for Small Bus

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:01:00 -0500

http://www.healthreform.gov/reports/smallbusiness2/index.html Discusses the way in which proposed health insurance exchanges would provide advantages for small businesses and their employees in purchase of health insurance. From Health Reform.gov

Proposed Guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:29:00 -0500

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-25766.pdf Federal Register notice which requests public comments on proposed federal guidelines which would ensure that compensation policies at large banks would not encourage excessive risk-taking by executives. From the Office of the Federal Reserve.

Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation Issues First Rulings

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:37:00 -0500

http://www.financialstability.gov/latest/tg_102220009e.html Reviews the decisions of the Special Master for the Troubled Assets Relief Program. Reduces compensation for five top executives and the next 20 most highly compensated employees for each of the seven recipient companies of exceptional assistance funds: AIG, Citigroup, Bank of America, Chrysler, GM, GMAC, and Chrysler Financial. From the Department of the Treasury.

Risk Management Lessons from the Global Banking Crisis of 2008

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:50:00 -0500

http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2009/report102109.pdf Reviews the funding and liquidity central to the recent financial crisis and explores critical areas of risk management practice warranting improvement across the financial services industry. From senior financial experts from seven countries; posted by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Economic Impact of the H1N1 Virus and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in Hampton Roads

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:24:00 -0500

http://www.hrpdcva.gov/Documents/Economics/2009/Oct09Quarterly.pdf#page=1 Lead articles from the fall, 2009 issue of the Hampton Roads Economic Quarterly. Offers estimates of possible economic costs for Hampton Roads if swine flu forces the closure of schools or leads to worker absenteeism. Second article shows how much ARRA funding has been received in Hampton Roads and how it has been used. From the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission.

The Macroeconomic Impacts of the 9/11 Attack: Evidence from Real-Time Forecasting

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:30:00 -0500

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/statistics/publications/ois_wp_impacts_911.pdf Examines the macroeconomic impacts of the 9/11 attack on U.S. real GDP growth and the unemployment rate. Real GDP growth fell immediately after the attack but recovered completely; unemployment fell and never recovered. Working paper from the Department of Homeland Security.

Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2009

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:55:00 -0500

http://bookshop.europa.eu/eubookshop/download.action?fileName=KSHA09001ENC_003.pdf&eubphfUid=10730627&catalogNbr=KS-HA-09-001-EN-C Provides a narrative and statistical overview of major developments in the European region relating to population, European cities, labor, economics, information technologies, science and technology, education, tourism, and agriculture. From Eurostat

Joint Report of the SEC and the CFTC on Harmonization of Regulation

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:29:00 -0500

http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2009/cftcjointreport101609.pdf Responds to June 2009 administration White Paper on financial regulatory reform by describing the differing roles of securities and futures markets in capital formation. Also reviews and analyzes the current statutory and regulatory structure of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission and offers recommendations for strengthening oversight, enhancing consumer protection, and improving regulatory coordination. From the Securities and Exchange Commission.

How Slower Growth in the Labor Force Could Affect the Return on Capital

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:35:00 -0500

http://www.cbo.gov/ftpdocs/106xx/doc10632/10-06-LaborForce.pdf Anticipates slower growth in the future labor market because of declining fertility, the leveling off of female participation in the labor force, and the aging/retirement of large numbers of baby boomers. This background paper focuses on what could happen in one area: the rate of return paid on assets such as stocks and bonds. From the Congressional Budget Office.