At least it made jobs. That’s the thing we say to ourselves about the New Deal – even as we wonder whether we can replicate such a feat. In fact these days public-sector jobs of the New Deal sort are looking better and better. We think about those jobs when …(Read More)
The presidential campaign of 2008 advertises itself as being about the present, but it also reflects some old political challenges. One is officials’ affection for infrastructure projects. Another is their affection for spending in general. Whether Democrat or Republican, candidates must address the same dilemma: on the one hand, voters …(Read More)