Marc Levinson
Essay
Nov/Dec
2008
The golden age of globalization is over due to slower, costlier, and less certain transportation. In retrospect, Americans may lament too little globalization, not too much.
Capsule Review
Sep/Oct
2006
Comment
Mar/Apr
1996
Trade Representative Mickey Kantor's tough talk may have won concessions abroad. But the administration has failed to conquer the greatest threat to open trade: protectionist sentiment at home.
Essay
Winter
1988
Summary of current US economic dilemmas, sets out a panoramic economic 'agenda' for Reagan's successor. Analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of Reagan's policies, and lists measures needed to improve the US economy at home, and in relation to its major competitors. Covers policy towards international economic institutions, Europe, trade laws and taxes at home. Notes that "significant cuts are possible only in the two largest budget categories, entitlements and defense", and concludes that there is a need for 'much closer cooperation between the executive branch and Congress'.
