Manufacturing
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The Economic Cost of Cutting Defense Spending
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Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, the U.S. invested in numerous fighter jet programs to maintain air superiority. Those investments have yielded some of the most advanced aircraft in history, but at what cost? In December 2005, the F-22 Raptor entered service, effectively designating the United States as…
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The US Manufacturing Industry’s Global Fight
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A new study confirms a resurgence of the US manufacturing industry in the last five years, primarily driven by a reduction in labor costs, depreciation of the US dollar, and reduction in domestic energy prices.
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Countdown to Election: Quinn v Rauner, who’s telling the truth about Illinois’ economy?
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“Illinois has added 257,000 private sector jobs.” This is what voters see when they look at Governor Quinn’s evaluation of job growth under his administration, but if they scroll over to Bruce Rauner’s Bring Back Blueprint, they will see “Illinois lost 26,000 private sector jobs.” In politics it is generally…
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Is the Child Labor Ban in India Causing Trouble?
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India’s Child Labor Act of 1986 proves to have backfired on itself with increased child labor and diminished household welfare.
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Manufacturing Matters
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American manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance, and strong policy support is crucial.
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Housing Booms and Manufacturing Busts: Hidden Job Loss in the U.S.
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Authors locate the cause of the great recession in hidden weaknesses in the U.S. manufacturing sector
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Cleaner at a Cost
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A new study finds that Clean Air Act regulations reduce productivity in the manufacturing sector.
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Blowin’ Through Texas: Local Wind Farm Economics
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Wind farms create jobs in small communities. But are the economic benefits enjoyed mostly by city slickers?