Economics

The case method can be a powerful tool to teach economic concepts and frameworks. Topics in this section cover a wide range of real-life examples from around the world on a host of issues including infrastructure, trade, taxation, regulation and development.

  • Classic Case - Bailing Out Boston: The Tregor Legislation (Sequel)

    Bailing Out Boston: The Tregor Legislation (Sequel)

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1984

    In November 1980, voters in Massachusetts overwhelmingly approved a tax limitation referendum called Proposition 2 l/2, which restricted the property tax levy for each Massachusetts city and town to 2 l/2 percent of the fair market value of all...

  • Classic Case - Bailing Out Boston: The Tregor Legislation

    Bailing Out Boston: The Tregor Legislation

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1984

    In November 1980, voters in Massachusetts overwhelmingly approved a tax limitation referendum called Proposition 2 1/2, which restricted the property tax levy for each Massachusetts city and town to 2 1/2 percent of the fair market value of all...

  • Classic Case - Paul A. Samuelson

    Paul A. Samuelson

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1983

    This case offers a third portrait, one of an American Keynesian, to supplement those on John Maynard Keynes and Milton Friedman. Outlining his historical, national, economic, and educational background, and his experience with applied economics,...

  • Classic Case - Wage and Price Controls (B): The Nixon Controls

    Wage and Price Controls (B): The Nixon Controls

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1983

    When inflation reached 18 percent in 1980, a groundswell of public opinion clamored for mandatory wage and price controls. President Carter steadfastly refused, citing consensus among government leaders and economists that America's previous...

  • Classic Case - Wage and Price Controls (A): The Debate in 1980

    Wage and Price Controls (A): The Debate in 1980

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1983

    When inflation reached 18 percent in 1980, a groundswell of public opinion clamored for mandatory wage and price controls. President Carter steadfastly refused, citing consensus among government leaders and economists that America's previous...

  • Classic Case - Wage and Price Controls (C): The Early History of Controls

    Wage and Price Controls (C): The Early History of Controls

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1983

    When inflation reached 18 percent in 1980, a groundswell of public opinion clamored for mandatory wage and price controls. President Carter steadfastly refused, citing consensus among government leaders and economists that America's previous...

  • Teaching Case - Community Development in Gainesville (B)

    Community Development in Gainesville (B)

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    Publication Date: January 01, 1983

    This case traces the experience of Gainesville, Georgia, with federal grants for community development. Part A describes the genesis and development of Gainesville's Model Cities program from 1967 until 1973. The city, generally conservative and...