Spring 2007

Eminent Domain: Should Private Property Be Taken for Public Use?

A controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision permitted a local government to take away a blighted property from a homeowner because, the court said, the taking served a "public purpose." Research indicates that this method of community development may limit economic growth. (Read more.)

Q&A

Who is Milton Friedman?
What were Friedman’s key propositions regarding monetary policy?
What was Friedman’s view of price controls?
Did Friedman believe that using fiscal policy to stabilize the economy was effective?
How did Friedman define an ideal inflation rate?

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Economic Snapshot

Personal Saving Rate (Read more.)

Bulletin Board

Labor Markets, Wages and the Factors that Affect Them
Resource Guide Plus
Economic and Financial Literacy Seminar
Preparing Students for Success in a Global Society

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