Globalization " What, if any, is the connection between September 11 and the phenomenon of globalization? Lael Brainard argues that September 11 could be a pivotal event, putting at risk many of the gains globalization has brought, but likewise presenting opportunities to smooth the rough edges of the globalization associated with American policies of the past decade. "Globalization in the Aftermath: Target, Casualty, Callous Bystander?" is published by the Brookings Institution.

By Brookings Institution, US.

Miscellaneous Policy Resource.

Federal Revenue and Spending" Want to know how the Federal government is raising and spending your money? This excellent web resource from the Heritage Foundation details the rise of federal spending, trends in taxation and borrowing. Brian M. Riedl, Rea Hederman and Ethan Baker provide the data in "Federal Revenue and Spending: A Book of Charts".

By Heritage Foundation , US.

Taxation Policy Resource.

Investing in Destruction: Glamis Gold . demonstrates how investment rules can undermine environmental protections. A new claim under the investment rules in Chapter 11 of NAFTA has been initiated by Glamis Gold, a Canadian mining company that has demanded $50 million in compensation from the US because of California restrictions on open-pit gold mining. The initiation of the claim reinforces the threats to environmental laws from investment rules, and raises important new issues about risks to indigenous communities.

By Oxfam, Friends of the Earth, US.

Environment Policy Resource.

International Tax Competition" As international capital and labor mobility rises, the risks associated with not having an efficient federal tax structure increase. Chris Edwards and Veronique de Rugy argue that the US should respond to rising tax competition by moving toward a low-rate consumption-based system. "International Tax Competition: A 21st-Century Restraint on Government", is published by the Cato Institute.

By Cato Institute , US.

Taxation Policy Resource.