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Friday, September 30, 2011

September 29, 2011

Briefing Paper no. 122

Herbert Hoover: Father of the New Deal

by Steven Horwitz

Steven Horwitz is the Charles A. Dana is professor of economics at St. Lawrence University and affiliated senior scholar at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.


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Politicians and pundits portray Herbert Hoover as a defender of laissez faire governance whose dogmatic commitment to small government led him to stand by and do nothing while the economy collapsed in the wake of the stock market crash in 1929. In fact, Hoover had long been a critic of laissez faire. As president, he doubled federal spending in real terms in four years. He also used government to prop up wages, restricted immigration, signed the Smoot-Hawley tariff, raised taxes, and created the Reconstruction Finance Corporation—all interventionist measures and not laissez faire. Unlike many Democrats today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's advisers knew that Hoover had started the New Deal. One of them wrote, "When we all burst into Washington ... we found every essential idea [of the New Deal] enacted in the 100-day Congress in the Hoover administration itself."

Hoover's big-spending, interventionist policies prolonged the Great Depression, and similar policies today could do similar damage. Dismantling the mythical presentation of Hoover as a "do-nothing" president is crucial if we wish to have a proper understanding of what did and did not work in the Great Depression so that we do not repeat Hoover's mistakes today.

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

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Just a few days after we crowned Hong Kong as having Asia's best suits, Tokyo gets in on the action. This pic from Colonial Goods shows the United Arrows braintrust showing off their soft-shouldered swagger in monochrome—and it's a sight to behold. The race is on, gentlemen.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Cato: Can We Determine the Optimal Size of Government?

Can We Determine the Optimal Size of Government?

by James A. Kahn

James A. Kahn is the Henry and Bertha Kressel Professor of Economics at Yeshiva University.


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The massive spending programs and new regulations adopted by many countries around the world in response to the economic crisis of 2008 have drawn renewed attention to the role of government in the economy. Studies of the relationship between government size and economic growth have come up with a wide range of estimates of the "optimal" or growth-maximizing size of government, ranging anywhere between 15 and 30 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).

This paper argues that such an exercise is ill conceived. Modern growth economics suggests, first, that government policies leave their long-term impact primarily on the level of economic activity, not the growth rate; and, second, that the sources of this impact are multi-dimensional and not necessarily well measured by conventional measures of "size," such as the share of government spending in GDP.

In fact, measures of economic freedom more closely relate to per capita GDP than do simple measures of government spending. The evidence shows that governments are generally larger than optimal, but because the available data include primarily countries whose governments are too large, it cannot plausibly say what the ideal size of government is. The data can realistically only say that smaller governments are better, and suggest that the optimal size of government is smaller than what we observe today.

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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Groom Lobbying for Financial Advisers Over Proposed ERISA Changes

Groom Lobbying for Financial Advisers Over Proposed ERISA Changes

Groom Law Group this month has notified Congress it is lobbying for eight firms that provide services concerning employee stock ownership plans, submitting more lobbying registration forms than any other firm so far this month.

According to congressional records, Groom is representing Stout Risius Ross, Prairie Capital Advisors, Houlihan Lokey, Duff Phelps, ComStock Advisors, Columbia Financial Advisors, Chartwell Capital Solutions and Willamette Management Associates. Groom wrote in the forms that it is advocating for the firms on a "[p]roposed regulation issued by the Department of Labor to change the definition of fiduciary" under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

In October, the Labor Department proposed a rule that would expand the definition of "fiduciary" to an individual who gives investment advice to an employee benefit plan for compensation. Under the proposed rule, an individual would no longer need to provide advice on a regular basis or give recommendations that are the main basis for investment judgments regarding plan assets to be considered a fiduciary. These key changes and other alterations to the definition would increase the number of plan service providers that must abide by fiduciary regulations.

Groom principals Lars Golumbic, Edward Scallet and Brigen Winters, who are lobbying for the firms, didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. But Golumbic and Scallet in February filed a letter with the Labor Department urging the agency to withdraw the proposed rule or make changes to it.

The lawyers wrote in the letter that they represented all but one of the firms. Golumbic and Scallet did not mention Willamette Management Associates.

"[T]he firms have serious concerns about the impact of the Proposed Regulation on their own businesses, and on the over ten million active and retired employees who rely upon [employee stock ownership plans] for their retirement security," the lawyers wrote.

A less competitive valuation market and higher costs are among the firms' worries, Golumbic and Scallet wrote. The lawyers expressed concern that the new definition would put the firms at a greater risk for lawsuits or investigations, driving up insurance costs and potentially forcing them out of the employee stock ownership plan market.

If the Labor Department does not withdraw its proposed rule, the firms would back "a well-reasoned approach toward further strengthening the standards governing the provision of [employee stock ownership plan]-related valuation services," the lawyers wrote.

In written remarks prepared for a House hearing in July, Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, said her agency is working to address concerns about the proposed rule while ensuring advisers work in the best interest of their clients.

"The Department is committed to developing and issuing a clear and effective rule that takes full and proper account of all stakeholder views, and that ensures that investment advisers can never profit from hidden or inappropriate conflicts of interest," Borzi said.

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Thursday, September 08, 2011

Water management key to sustainable biofuel development, says UN

Water management key to sustainable biofuel development, says UN

Thursday, 08 September 2011 Antonio Barrero F.

At the end of August, the United Nations celebrated World Water Week in Stockholm (Sweden), where it released its Green Economy Report: a document which indicates that with an annual investment of 0.16% of global GDP in the water sector "water use could be made more efficient, enabling increased and sustainable agricultural, biofuel and industrial production".

Water management key to sustainable biofuel development, says UN

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently published its Green Economy Report, a document which indicates that "with an annual investment of $198 billion, or 0.16 per cent of global GDP by 2030, water use could be made more efficient, enabling increased and sustainable agricultural, biofuel and industrial production". The report also concludes that under this scenario – classified by UNEP as "ground-breaking" – it would be possible to "halve the number of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation in less than four years".

The water-energy connection

Stockholm was also the setting for the launch of another UN report during World Water Week on water use for bioenergy production, which the UN believes is fundamental to the green economy. The Bioenergy and Water Nexus report was jointly produced by UNEP, the Oeko-Institut and the International Energy Agency Task 43. According to the study – which is based on the assumption that the relation between water and bioenergy is particularly complex – "renewable, sustainable sources of energy are an essential part of the transition to a low carbon, resource-efficient Green Economy".

No to bioenergy development… in some cases

The study finds that water use in bioenergy production varies depending on how feedstocks are cultivated and processed. Its authors therefore highlight that "bioenergy development needs to be carefully planned to avoid it adding to existing pressures", especially considering we live in a world which the UN points out uses more than 70 percent of global freshwater is used for agriculture, which not only produces food, but also animal fodder and fibre. In regard, the UNEP report is very explicit: "In some cases, these considerations may argue against bioenergy development".

As ever, it all depends how

However, the report outlines circumstances in which "well-planned bioenergy development" can help human development. UNEP concludes that careful planning can "improve agricultural practices, including promoting water efficiency and sustainable fertilizer use, and even improve access to water, thanks to water pumping and cleaning powered by bioenergy, and food security in the case of combined food-bioenergy production systems".

As such, the report's recommendations include:

1. Taking a holistic approach and a long-term perspective - Consider the context to identify the best use for water. There is no "one size fits all" approach. Apply a life-cycle approach, consider inter-relationships with other resource needs, and take into account the whole watershed.

2. Base decisions on impact assessments to ensure sustainable water management - Analyse bioenergy systems from a comprehensive socio-ecological perspective. Promote sustainable land and water use.

3. Design and implement effective water-related policies - These should cover feedstock production and energy conversion and monitor competition between sectoral uses of water.

4. Promote technology development - New technologies may help relieve pressure on water resources, but they will need a due diligence check before deployment.

5. Conduct further research, fill data gaps, and develop regionalized tools - Support international cooperation in research on bioenergy-related water impacts; address emerging and largely unexplored issues such as the potential and risks of coastal zones/microalgae, land-based microalgae and genetically modified organisms; monitoring needs to be done on a regular basis to fill data gaps and check compliance with regulations and sustainable production; Life Cycle Impact Assessment and water footprints are inadequate without regional tools that assess localised impacts.

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Monday, September 05, 2011

Eucalypt trees latest feedstock for aviation biofuels

Monday, 05 September 2011Toby Price

General Electric (GE) has joined Virgin Australia and a consortium of other partners to research and develop commercial biofuel for the aviation industry using eucalypt trees. Elsewhere, the push to develop viable aviation biofuels continues with Lufthansa commencing a six-month biofuel trial on its regular scheduled flights.

Eucalypt trees latest feedstock for aviation biofuels

American giant, GE; has joined a Virgin Australia-led consortium that will focus on pyrolytic conversion of biomass from mallee eucalypt trees and intends to have a pilot biofuel production unit operating in Australia by 2012.

The agreement comes as the aviation industry puts added focus on carbon emissions as it becomes covered by emissions trading schemes around the world. As part of GE’s ecomagination initiative, the company is already leading the way in the development of fuel efficient jet engines within its sustainable transport portfolio; the development of biofuels is a natural extension of this.

Ben Waters, Director of ecomagination, GE Australia and New Zealand said: “Innovation and creativity will play enormous roles as part of the transition to a low carbon future. We already invest a huge amount in the development of more efficient and alternative energy sources in the aviation industry and beyond, and we hope to bring a huge amount of knowledge to this partnership.�

17% cut in emissions possible

A recent CSIRO report estimated that the aviation industry could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17%, generate more than 12,000 jobs and reduce Australia’s reliance on aviation fuel imports by $2 billion per annum over the next 20 years through the adoption of biofuels.

The consortium includes Renewable Oil Corporation, the Future Farm Industries CRC, and Canadian biofuels company Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation alongside Virgin Australia and now GE.

As well as the development of the fuels, GE will assist with the certification process. Before being approved for commercial use, new fuels undergo rigorous tests in laboratories, on engine test rigs and then in carefully monitored non-commercial flights.

Lufthansa forges ahead with testing

Meanwhile, back in July, Germany's Lufthansa announced it was to begin a six-month biofuel trial on regular scheduled flights.

A Lufthansa Airbus A321 will fly the Hamburg-Frankfurt-Hamburg route four times daily using a 50/50 mix of regular fuel and biosynthetic kerosene in one of its engines.

The biofuel for jet engines has been approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Since biokerosene has similar properties to those of conventional kerosene it can be used for all aircraft types without any need for modifications to the aircraft or its engines.

“Lufthansa is the first airline worldwide to use biofuel in scheduled daily flight operations. We are thus continuing to steadily implement our proven and successful strategy for sustainability,� explains Christoph Franz, Chairman and CEO of the Lufthansa Group.

“Fossil raw materials are finite,� Franz cautioned, adding that next to reducing carbon dioxide emissions (Lufthansa estimates that using biofuel during the during the six-month test run will reduce emissions by up to 1,500 tonnes), the main aim of this long-term operational trial, is to examine the effects of biofuel on the maintenance and lifespan of aircraft engines.

The biosynthetic kerosene used by Lufthansa is derived from pure biomass (biomass to liquids â€" BtL) and consists of jatropha, camelina and animal fats. In the procurement of biofuel, Lufthansa ensures that it originates from a sustainable supply and production process. Suppliers must provide proof of the sustainability of their processes and meet the criteria stipulated by the European Parliament and the Council in the Renewable Energy Directive. Lufthansa guarantees that the production of its biofuel is not in direct competition with food production and that no rainforests are destroyed.

The fuel used by Lufthansa is produced by Neste Oil, a Finnish oil company. Neste has extensive experience in the production of biofuels and has been a successful partner of Lufthansa for many years.

Lufthansa puts the total costs of conducting the biofuel project at about €6.6 million, €2.5 million of which has been put up by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology as part of a larger project known as FAIR (Future Aircraft Research) set up to examine other issues besides the compatibility of biofuels, including new propulsion and aircraft concepts and other fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG).

For additional information:

General Electric Aviation

Lufthansa


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Friday, September 02, 2011

Cato Handbook for Policymakers: Privatization

Cato Handbook for Policymakers: Privatization
In recent decades, governments on every continent have sold state-owned assets, such as airports, railroads, and energy utilities. The privatization revolution has overthrown the belief widely held in the 20th century that governments should own the most important industries in the economy. Privatization has generally led to reduced costs, higher-quality services, and increased innovation in formerly moribund government industries.  In the privatization chapter of the Cato Handbook for Policymakers, Cato scholars explain why Congress should:
  • End subsidies to passenger rail and privatize Amtrak;
  • Privatize the U.S. Postal Service and repeal restrictions oncompetitive mail delivery;
  • Privatize the air traffic control system;
  • Help privatize the nation's airports;
  • Help privatize the nation's seaports; and
  • Sell excess federal assets, including buildings, land, and inventory.

The Legacy of the Petraeus Doctrine
Gen. David Petraeus, the former U.S. commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan, on Wednesday formally retired from the armed forces in preparation for taking over as the new director of the CIA. Cato scholar Christopher Preble reflects on his legacy: "Petraeus perfected the art of fighting unnecessary wars. ...I worry that our brave men and women in uniform, following the doctrine that Petraeus drafted and promulgated, will fight more wars, in more places, but with precious little to show for it."
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