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1. Jerry Brown’s California Dream.

Author

Dickinson, Tim

Subjects
*GOVERNORS, *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations, *ECONOMIC development, *TWENTY-first century, *ECONOMIC history, CALIFORNIA state politics & government, 1951-
Abstract

An interview is presented with Jerry Brown, Governor of California. When asked about assuming office in 2011 with deficits and debt, he talks about having a majority of Democrats and focusing on expansive and innovative ideas. When asked about California's economic growth and policies of higher taxes and reinvestment, he discusses the stimulation of innovation through regulation. Other topics include cap-and-trade, U.S. president Donald Trump, and leadership on climate change.

Published
2017

2. Can Europe Innovate a Way Out of Its "Lost Decade"?

Author

Randolph, R. Sean

Subjects
*TECHNOLOGICAL innovations & economics, *VENTURE capital, *ECONOMIC development, *TWENTY-first century, *ECONOMIC history, ECONOMIC conditions in the Eurozone, SILICON Valley (Santa Clara County, Calif.)
Abstract

The article discusses European economic problems following a 2008-2009 recession in the Eurozone countries. Topics include the importance of technological innovation for economic growth, the relation of European firms to technology industries in the San Francisco Bay-Silicon Valley region of California, and the lack of venture investment for entrepreneurs in Europe.

Published
2016

3. As Texas’ ‘Miracle’ Fades, a Closer Look at Policy.

Author

KRAUSS, CLIFFORD and SCHWARTZ, NELSON D.

Subjects
*PETROLEUM industry, *ECONOMIC development, *UNITED States presidential election, 2016, *TWENTY-first century, *ECONOMIC policy, *POLITICAL attitudes, *ECONOMIC history, UNITED States economy, 2009-2017
Abstract

The article discusses a decline in Texans' employment in oil and natural gas production and a decline in the growth of the Texas economy, highlighting the implications for former Texas governor Rick Perry's possible run for the Republican Party candidacy for U.S. president in 2016. Topics addressed include examinations of whether Perry's low-taxation and limited-regulation policies actually ad a significant impact on the economy, as well as comparisons of Texas economy to that of California.

Published
2015

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