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The Economics Group focuses on the economic impact of Homeland Security policies and regulations. The Economics group covers various topics affecting homeland security including, but not limited to: immigration, terrorism, transportation, and border crossings.
In each of these subjects, the Economics group facilitates the following:
The Private Sector Office sponsors monthly economic roundtables. The speakers include government officials, academics, consultants and members of the private sector. The economic roundtables are a way to foster and open dialogue among economist and analysts on issues related to homeland security, such as trade and commerce.
Papers written by Private Sector Office staff related to economics and homeland security.
The views and opinions expressed in these papers are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent official positions or policies of the United States Government or the Department of Homeland Security.
The following links provide a guide for how government is required to consider economic consequences in policy formation.
Small Business Administration Issues
Regulatory Evaluation Cost-Benefit Issues in Policy and Rulemaking
This page was last reviewed/modified on April 29, 2008.