Hoover Daily Report
Analysis and Commentary
Analysis and Commentary

Clinton Vs. Clinton

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Tribune Media Services
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

In three minutes of autobiographical chitchat, Clinton pulled in more than the average full-time fast-food worker makes in a year. Note that, directly or indirectly, universities pass such charges on to their student customers, who are currently collectively in debt to the tune of more than $1 trillion.

Analysis and Commentary

Bernanke And Poole On Secular Stagnation

by David R. Hendersonvia EconLog
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Does the U.S. economy face secular stagnation? I am skeptical, and the sources of my skepticism go beyond the fact that the U.S. economy looks to be well on the way to full employment today.

Analysis and Commentary

The North Korea Threat

by Peter Hayes, Chung-in Moonvia Defining Ideas
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

The country has resisted diplomacy and endured isolation from the international community for decades and continues to build up its nuclear arsenal.

Jeb Bush
Analysis and Commentary

Can Jeb Become Persona Grata?

by Bill Whalenvia A Day At The Races
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

If you don’t like what the Republicans and Democrats are offering in the way of presidential candidates, here’s an alternative: Waka Flocka Flame, an Atlanta-based rapper who wants to be your next commander-in-chief.

Analysis and Commentary

Drone With Radioactive Material Lands On Japanese Prime Minister’s Office

by Benjamin Wittesvia Lawfare
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Japanese authorities have launched an investigation after a small drone reportedly containing traces of radiation was found on the roof of the prime minister’s office, sparking concerns about drones and their possible use for terrorist attacks.

Analysis and Commentary

The Right To Herd

by John H. Cochranevia Grumpy Economist
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Who are these traders who respond to spoofing orders by placing their own orders? Why is it a crucial goal of law and public policy to prevent Mr. Sarao from plucking their pockets?

Analysis and Commentary

Book Review: War Reparations and the UN Compensation Commission: Designing Compensation After Conflict.

by Kenneth Andersonvia Lawfare
Thursday, April 23, 2015

War Reparations and the UN Compensation Commission: Designing Compensation After Conflict, is a study of the UNCC, ranging from its establishment to its operations and administration.  An edited volume, most chapters are written by former UNCC staff.

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Analysis and Commentary

The 'California Comeback' Masks A More Bleak Reality

by Carson Brunovia Real Clear Markets
Thursday, April 23, 2015

What struck me as noteworthy was the analysis' first California map, which depicts a stark and concerning reality about the state's job market; it is perilously reliant on one region: the Bay Area/Silicon Valley. This is concerning because it's a relatively recent reality.

Analysis and Commentary

The Drell Lecture: Rewiring the Pentagon, Charting a New Path on Innovation and Cybersecurity

Thursday, April 23, 2015
CEMEX Auditorium, Stanford University

The Honorable Ashton B. Carter, 25th US Secretary of Defense and former distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution visited Stanford University on Thursday, April 23rd for a special talk on Rewiring the Pentagon: Charting a New Path on Innovation and Cybersecurity.

Event
Interviews
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Interviews

John H. Cochrane On Bloomberg Advantage (2:10)

interview with John H. Cochranevia Bloomberg Advantage
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Hoover fellow John Cochrane discusses the Fed meeting next week and whether the interest rates will increase. Cochrane thinks it will be difficult for the Fed to raise rates based on the weakness in the economy especially the low labor force participation and slow growth.

Hillary Clinton
Interviews

Lanhee Chen On Opinion Journal

interview with Lanhee J. Chenvia Wall Street Journal Live
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Hoover Institution Research Fellow Lanhee Chen on the former First Lady’s first week of campaigning.

In the News
Stanford Oval
In the News

American Academy Of Arts And Sciences Elects 10 Stanford Professors To 2015 Class

mentioning Douglas Riversvia Stanford News
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Ten Stanford professors were recently elected as members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The academy is one of the country's oldest and most prestigious honorary learned societies, and a leading center for independent policy research.

In the News

Cash Flowed To Clinton Foundation As Russians Pressed For Control Of Uranium Company

quoting Michael McFaulvia The New York Times
Thursday, April 23, 2015

As the Russians gradually assumed control of Uranium One in three separate transactions from 2009 to 2013, Canadian records show, a flow of cash made its way to the Clinton Foundation.

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In the News

Raisin Takings Case Oral Argument Goes Badly For The Government

quoting Michael McConnellvia The Washington Post
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Things did not go well for the federal government in today’s oral argument in Horne v. US Department of Agriculture. Nearly all of the justices were highly skeptical of the government’s claim that forcible confiscation of large quantities of raisins somehow does not qualify as a taking of private property.

In the News

Analysis: Catholic-Protestant Competition Accelerating The Numbers Of Catholic Saints?

featuring Robert J. Barro, Rachel M. McClearyvia Religioscope
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

The rapid increase in the beatification of saints by the Roman Catholic Church starting in the early 20th century may be driven by competition with Protestants, according to Harvard economists Robert J. Barro and Rachel M. McCleary.

In the News

Obama Warns Of Climate Risks In Fla., Where GOP Hopefuls Differ Over Impacts

quoting Jeremy Carlvia ClimateWire
Wednesday, April 22, 2015

President Obama is going to the home state of two prominent Republican White House candidates to talk about climate change, an issue that has become an increasingly fraught topic in the electoral battleground of Florida.