JANUARY 2007

The Economics of Eminent Domain

The forced sale of homes for private development usually results in a zero-sum gain and may actually hinder development in the area, economists have found.

Working Hard or Hardly Working?

Although Americans appear to be spending less time on the job than they were a hundred years ago, there's some question as to whether they have more leisure time.

Cost of Livestock ID System Concerns Small Farmers

The goal of the National Animal Identification System is to trace the origin of a diseased animal within 48 hours. But would an optional, voluntary system accomplish this goal without unduly hurting small farmers?