Friday October 24, 2008

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SPOTLIGHT: Financial Markets


Reuters/Brendan McDermid - Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Save to My Portfolio Learning from the Economic Mess

Alice M. Rivlin, October 21, 2008

In testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services, Alice Rivlin says that pundits have pronounced the death of capitalism prematurely, saying it is far too powerful a tool for increasing human economic well-being to be tossed aside. She believes there is plenty of blame to go around for the current crisis, and lays out steps to fix regulatory gaps, eliminate perverse and conflicting incentives and clarify and strengthen the roles of the current regulatory agencies. Read More

Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, Governance, U.S. Economy

SPOTLIGHT: Financial Markets


Reuters/Lucas Jackson - Wall St. sign is seen in New York's financial district

Save to My Portfolio Ideas for a Second Stimulus

Martin Neil Baily, October 20, 2008

In testimony before the House Budget Committee, Martin Baily says we need a second fiscal stimulus package to avoid a deep recession. He advocates for an immediate infusion of $200 billion, with a second $100 billion released if unemployment hits 7.5 percent. The package should include help for homeowners, tax rebates for families and aid to states and localities. Read More

Financial Markets, Financial Institutions, U.S. Economic Growth, U.S. Economy

foreign policy paper series


Reuters/Alessia Pierdomenico - Pro-democracy demonstrators from the Pakistani Lawyers Movement and the National Union of Pakistani Students and Alumni shout during a protest rally.

Save to My Portfolio Democracies: In a League of their Own?

Ted Piccone, October 2008

Ted Piccone outlines several versions of the League of Democracies concept that has reemerged during the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign. Though it finds support in both conservative and liberal circles, Piccone argues that the current framework will not succeed in today’s political environment. However, Piccone believes democracy promotion should remain a top priority for the next administration, and he offers recommendations for strengthening multilateral approaches. Read More

Democracy Promotion, International Organizations, Human Rights, International Relations, United Nations

Spotlight: Guiding Principles 10 Year Anniversary


Reuters/Ismail Taxta - Children line up during a food distribution for internally displaced people on the outskirts of Mogadishu.

Save to My Portfolio 10 Years of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement

Conflicts and natural disasters like those in Burma, Georgia, Sudan and Iraq displace millions from their homes and communities. In 1998, Brookings spearheaded the development 30 basic principles for human rights standards, known as the "Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement." Since then, the Brookings-Bern Project on Internal Displacement has worked to raise awareness about the rights and needs of internally displaced persons. Learn More

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Save to My Portfolio Campaign Effects in the 2008 Election: Money, Ads and Mobilization

Friday, October 31, 2008
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Washington, DC

With the presidential debates completed, the campaigns of Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are focusing on persuading remaining undecided voters and mobilizing their supporters for Election Day. The Opportunity 08 project and Princeton University partner to examine key questions in the final stretch of the 2008 campaign, including money, ads and mobilization. Watch

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Why Do Terrorists Love To Strike Around Elections?

Daniel Benjamin, October 22, 2008

Daniel Benjamin analyzes the trend for jihadists to act in the run-up to or months following an election. Benjamin argues that organizations like al-Qaeda want to leave their fingerprints on big historical events, because they want to be seen as a central player in determining the outcome. Read More

U.S. Judiciary

Save to My Portfolio What Will the Presidential Election Mean for the U. S. Courts of Appeals?

Russell Wheeler, October 21, 2008

Brookings expert Russell Wheeler offers clues to how a President McCain or Obama might affect the composition of the United States Supreme Court as well as the courts of appeals. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio The Enduring Challenge of Concentrated Poverty in America

Alan Berube, Elizabeth Kneebone, October 24, 2008

The Federal Reserve System and its 12 member banks partnered with the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program to produce a new, in-depth look at concentrated poverty in America. The two-year study profiles 16 high-poverty communities across the United States, investigating the historical and contemporary factors associated with their high levels of economic distress. Read More

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Q&A with Barry Bosworth

Shoring Up the Economy

The federal government’s decision to take equity stakes in private banks to help shore up the battered economy is a step in the right direction, Barry Bosworth says, and he adds that more needs to be done – particularly on the housing front.

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Spotlight

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert S. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

ExpertJoshua M. Epstein

A leader in the agent-based computational modeling methodology and a recent recipient of the 2008 NIH Director’s Pioneer Award, Josh Epstein is known for his groundbreaking work on epidemics and bioterrorism.

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

ExpertDarrell M. West

Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  Her current projects focus on the politics of federal judicial selection and the consequences of partisan polarization.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

ExpertDouglas W. Elmendorf

Doug Elmendorf, whose government posts have included the Federal Reserve, Treasury, Council of Economic Advisors, and CBO, focuses his research on macroeconomics and fiscal policy. He is co-editor of the Brookings Papers on Economic Activity and director of The Hamilton Project, which develops proposals for shared growth.