What are the Best Policy Instruments for Fiscal Consolidation?, OECD Economics – Department Policy Notes, No. 12, April. “Countries can reap sizeable budgetary benefits by adopting best practices in many spending areas, notably health and education and via pension reforms. Against a backdrop of often poorly targeted and sometimes quite generous benefits, some governments may… Continue Reading
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Monthly Archives: April 2012
IMF – World Economic Outlook – Growth Resuming, Dangers Remain
World Economic Outlook (WEO) Growth Resuming, Dangers Remain, April 2012 “The April 2012 edition of the World Economic Outlook assesses the prospects for the global economy, which has gradually strengthened after a major setback during 2011. The threat of a sharp global slowdown eased with improved activity in the United States and better policies in… Continue Reading
The U.S. Secret Service: An Examination and Analysis of Its Evolving Missions
The U.S. Secret Service: An Examination and Analysis of Its Evolving Missions, Shawn Reese – Analyst in Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy, April 16, 2012 “The U.S. Secret Service has two missionscriminal investigations and protection. Criminal investigation activities, have expanded since the inception of the Service from a small anticounterfeiting operation at the end… Continue Reading
Ensuring price stability in post-crisis Asia: lessons from the recovery
Ensuring price stability in post-crisis Asia: lessons from the recovery, by Andrew Filardo, BIS Working Papers No 378, April 2012 “Asian central banks have adopted monetary policy frameworks over the past decade that have, by and large, worked well both to ensure price stability during the pre-crisis period and to navigate the shoals during the… Continue Reading
With Earth Day Approaching, FTC Offers Energy-Saving Tips
News release: “Earth Day is almost here, so if you still need an idea for a good way to take part, why not start by learning more about saving energy? It can benefit the environment and save you some money on your energy bills. Whether you’re looking to buy new windows, a new appliance, or… Continue Reading
CBO – New Infographics About the Federal Budget
New Infographics About the Federal Budget, April 17, 2012 Budget Infographic – Discretionary, April 17, 2012 Budget Infographic – Mandatory, April 17, 2012 Budget Infographic – Revenues, April 17, 2012 Continue Reading
Pew: The Future of Money in a Mobile Age
The Future of Money in a Mobile Age – by Aaron Smith, Janna Anderson, Lee Rainie, April 17, 2012 “Within the next decade, smart-device swiping will have gained mainstream acceptance as a method of payment and could largely replace cash and credit cards for most online and in-store purchases by smartphone and tablet owners, according… Continue Reading
Twitter Introduces the Innovator's Patent Agreement
Twitter blog: “One of the great things about Twitter is working with so many talented folks who dream up and build incredible products day in and day out. Like many companies, we apply for patents on a bunch of these inventions. However, we also think a lot about how those patents may be used in… Continue Reading
2012 Global Cities Index and Emerging Cities Outlook
2012 Global Cities Index and Emerging Cities Outlook – “Macro forces continue to have an impact on the global influence of cities. Political power is rotating back from West to East, and with economic drivers having shifted from agrarian to industrial to information-based, more people live in cities than in rural areas. While New York,… Continue Reading
Principles for financial market infrastructures, assessment methodology and disclosure framework
“The report Principles for financial market infrastructures, assessment methodology and disclosure framework, CPSS Publications No 101 – April 2012, Final version of the Principles for financial market infrastructures contains new and more demanding international standards for payment, clearing and settlement systems, including central counterparties. Issued by the CPSS and the International Organization of Securities Commissions… Continue Reading
FAIR Health Helps You Estimate Your Health Care Costs
“FAIR Health is a national independent, not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to bring transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information through comprehensive data products and consumer resources. FAIR Health uses its database of billions of billed medical and dental services to power a free website that enables consumers to estimate and plan their medical… Continue Reading
