An examination of the possible positive and negative effects that could result from a hypothetical $10 per barrel increase in tariffs on crude oil and refined oil products.

A discussion of the 1979 to 1981 overall reduction in consumer debt and of its possible impact on the economy, with a summary of asset characteristics, and an analysis of changes in consumer balance sheets.

A discussion of the business cycle before and after the Second World War, with a survey and critique of major arguments used to explain superior postwar economic stability.

An analysis of the wage, productivity, and competitive factors that might prevent Ohio manufacturers from getting full benefit from the sharp drop in the foreign-exchange value of the dollar.

A discussion of the possible impact of home equity lines of credit on the variability of total consumer spending and borrowing, with comment on the potential growth of home equity lending and its affect on consumers and lenders.

An evaluation of consumer spending and the part it plays in the expansion of the economy, with a discussion of the role of debt and assets as constraints on future spending.