[PEN-L:8842] CPI for those over 65

population over 65. Our newspaper here favors the cuts in Social Security to match an "accurate" CPI. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:4181] Concensus on global warming

An authoritative international conference of scientists looking at global warming agreed that global temperatures will rise at least 1 degree Centigrade over the next century--and as Blair Sandler pointed out, insurance cos. are concerned and looking at this issue closely. Marianne Hill

[PEN-L:3907] Consumer Prices

in the cost of child care, elder care, meals, laundry as production has shifted out of the informal sector). Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:3602] Searching for the Great Accountant

t;) bill mitchell wrote: "i was speaking as an economist and realising that i was shunting the problemsyou raise down the corridor to the accountants." Find me this accountant and you'll find a major revolution within the economics profession. Yours kindly, Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:3474] Obit

I now have a copy of the obituary. Thanks. Marianne Hill

[PEN-L:3475] Request for Weisskopf/Bowles Gordon obit

If anyone has kept the obit for David Gordon written by Weisskopf and Bowles could you please email it to me? Thanks. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] (I haven't had much luck with trying to access the archives.)

[PEN-L:3422] David Gordon

I just heard about David Gordon, and can't quite believe it. Please let me know what happened. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:5794] Support free telecommunications:reference RM-8653 FCC

Received this from a list, asking support for setting aside a broadcast spectrum for public use for phone calls/messages. Sounds like a great idea to me. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have the FCC declare a tiny portion of what was once *understood* to be the public's broadcast spectrum

[PEN-L:5535] Financial power

the 70s--Monthly Review ( David Kotz I think) keep some track of this. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:5272] Impact of Balanced Budget on Employment and Income

The elimination of the federal deficit is argued to free investment funds that formerly went to the federal government. I would like to make the point that investors are often using their funds in ways that do not contribute to employment and earnings. Does anyone have information on trends

[PEN-L:5258] Inequality by State

Scott Barancik and Isaac Shapiro of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities have a study out on this: Where Have All the Dollars Gone? They use the ratio of income of top fifth to that of bottom fifth as primary indicator and consider trends over the 1980s. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED

[PEN-L:5220] Foreign Aid/International Govt Spending

I was very disappointed to hear that Food First is now against US government to government nonmilitary? foreign aid, and I'd like some details. Are you sure this is correct? No food aid in the face of famine? I think any blanket opposition to foreign aid is counterproductive--when

[PEN-L:5209] Clinton and trade sanctions

FYI--The Wall Street Journal (5/10p a18) wrote "Auto Men Get to Drive US Foreign Policy" and also noted that besides "Detroit" there were Japanese allies who supported Clinton's sanctions because they want to stop the rise of the yen and curb imports. The WSJ was strongly against the

[PEN-L:4998] Can the US Catch Up with Europe?

countries. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Cockshott writes: As a political program it can be countered politically - either assome of the socialist group in the European Parliament are pressingfor, by establishing international political organisations that canregulate the movement

[PEN-L:4906] On Medicaid costs

Marc Breslow noted: P.P.S. - Medicaid does serve the same group, but obviously the high cost is a function of the medical care system, not the poor. Another observation: Medicaid costs for AFDC recipients are actually quite low as medical insurance goes: the average cost per AFDC recipient was

[PEN-L:4917] EITC as spending

Nathan Newman inquires: (Earned Income Tax Credit) = 1.0%. Why is this listed as part of the spending budget? As I understand budget rules, the deduction for home owners and other business tax credits are not listed as "spending items." What is the rationale for this? Are other credits

[PEN-L:4896] Welfare share in US budget

In response to -- From: Anthony D'Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon, 1 MaCould some pen-l comrade post figures for the US budget and show the share of "welfare" (however broadly defined). Please elaborate on the definition. Thanks. A breakdown of federal outlays,

[PEN-L:4897] Welfare spending

The numbers I forwarded for mandatory or entitlement spending, accounting for 53 % of FY95 federal budget, deserve some comment. Though entitlement spending has at times been used interchangeably with welfare spending, attacks on welfare spending are not directed to retirees receiving social

[PEN-L:4901] Asset Tax versus Change of Asset Ownership Tax

I'd like to suggest that a tax on assets at the time of transfer of ownership would be more difficult for stockholders and other wealthholders to pass on to others. It also addresses the question so dear to the heart of conservatives of the "disincentive" effect of taxing assets--how

[PEN-L:4814] Paramilitary groups

I received this e-mail message (plus a lot of other info about paramilitary groups if anyone is interested) from a news service. Like others on this list, I am concerned about the rise of intolerance and hate in this country which fosters the growth of extremist groups like the various

[PEN-L:4706] Forwarded message...

-- From: Milton Friedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed, 12 Apr 1995 21:55:31 -040 Subject: Forwarded Message From Alfred Marshall Following the text of message forwarded to me by Alfred Marshall, although my favorite Alfred is another one, for a million reasons. Now now,

[PEN-L:4415] RE: scalping

to believe it after the initial stage of denial. Could you send a reference? Any similar eye-openers that come to mind immediately? Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:4364] Sierra club environmental action list

I'm sure some pen-l'ers would like to subscribe to this list. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri, 03 Mar 95 11:04:37 To subscribe to our internet mailing list for alerts on Congressional activities, send a message on the internet

[PEN-L:4356] JOB OPENING

by the state. We're in a lovely location. The full job description is below, and the requirements are flexible--experience in forecasting would be great. Please contact me if you have questions but might be interested. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] 601-982-6376

[PEN-L:4239] Protect the Internet

This is the entire message about S314. Marianne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PNEWS: Help Protect the Internet! (fwd) From: ODIN [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PNEWS: Help Protect the Internet! [MODERATOR'S NOTE: Subscribers are encouraged to cross-post articles from PNEWS to

[PEN-L:4210] Forwarded message...

Excerpts from: ANTI-ABORTION TERROR ESCALATES IN CALIFORNIA *** Four Women's Clinics Attacked in February By Tom Burghardt SAN FRANCISCO (February 16) -- Four California women's health centers have been attacked by anti-abortion terrorists since February 1. The latest attack follows

[PEN-L:4185] Only bullies pick on disabled kids

, call your Representatives and say you are not interested in saving money by making SSI more restrictive. Only bullies pick on disabled kids. The general House switchboard number is 202-224-3121. We must translate our outrage into a political force. Teresa sent by Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:4109] Student loan interest exemption

FYI [EMAIL PROTECTED] One of the cuts to that budget suggested by the Republican Contract with America and associated documents is that of the student loan interest exemption. The interest exemption is that subsidy by the federal government that keeps students from paying interest on the loan

[PEN-L:4068] Re: establishment versus household surveys

their household survey data, which caused some comparability problems. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Tue, 7 Feb 1995 07:22:01 -0800, Peter.Dorman writes: Dear Pensters: I am about to say something in print that I recall being true, but I think I should run it past you to make sure

[PEN-L:3965] JOB OPENING

Our office of eight persons, including three PhD's, is looking for another economist. I'd be happy to answer any questions regarding position below. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED] POSITION AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH

[PEN-L:3943] policies, legislation addressing 'juvenile delinquency'

some that could be found even in very limited libraries. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[PEN-L:3906] Emergency request for data

on a proposed reform measure, which is totally inadequate. We need data on the change in the economic circumstances of women upon divorce, compared to the impact upon men. Or any other data that would be relevant. Thanking you much in advance. Marianne Hill [EMAIL PROTECTED]