National University System Institute for Policy Research

In the Zone for Economic Renewal

August 16, 2007 - As the downturn in the housing market has begun to ripple through the economy, more and more observers, including SDI's own Kelly Cunningham, are starting to talk about the risk of recession. Continue reading »

There Really is No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

August 9, 2007 - Recently released internal government documents measuring the cost of San Diego's "living wage" ordinance added another piece to the mountain of evidence that shows that there is no such thing as a free lunch. Continue reading »

Political Leadership, Globalization, and Seeking Win-Wins

August 2, 2007 - Moscow, which I had the good fortune of visiting last week, is a city of contrasts. From the window of my hotel I could look across at St. Basil's Cathedral and the commercial skyline of Moscow. Continue reading »

A Helping Hand for San Diego's Working Poor

July 26, 2007 - In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, America was shocked to discover the wretchedness of poverty in New Orleans, as unforgettable images of desperate residents saturated our television screens. Continue reading »

Further Boosting California's Biotechnology Capital

July 12, 2007 - Last month, a key state agency approved more than $10 million in public funds for San Diego's biotechnology researchers. Continue reading »

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