An approach for the multiple response robust parameter design problem based on a methodology by Peterson (2000) is presented. The approach is Bayesian, and consists of maximizing the posterior predictive probability that the process satisfies a set of constraints on the responses. In order to...

This paper explores the effects of a simple policy change—a 10 percent tax cut—to shed light on the different models CBO uses to examine the macroeconomic effects of policy changes. Most of the models predict that such a simple tax cut will increase GDP and therefore that the revenue loss...

Europe's trade policies matter in global politics. Despite the recent focus on Brazil, India, and particularly China, the European Union remains the world's largest market and trader. Despite its recent economic troubles, Europe remains in a powerful position to shape how globalization is...

The European Union (EU) straddles accepted categories of political organization. It is neither a state nor an ordinary international organization. What sets the EU apart, perhaps above all, is its unique institutions: they resemble no other bodies found at the national or international level. We...