Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, offers insights into the potential deal on the “fiscal cliff,” noting that, if it is managed in haste, then potential long-lasting adverse effects could dampen long-term US economic growth.

Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold and Nona Jean Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, offers insight into reforming the US immigration system, including selling the right to become a US citizen.

Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold and Nona Jean Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, offers insights into the Immigration bill before Congress, notes that it is a step in the right direction but needs strengthening in the area of the merit-based immigration.

Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, offers insights into the economic impact of the Obama administration's new immigration policies.

The three Republicans looking to unseat Barbara Boxer — Tom Campbell, Chuck DeVore and Carly Fiorina — square off for an hour-long debate this afternoon in Sacramento, starting at noon, on radio’s “Capitol Hour” show hosted by Eric Hogue. . . .

Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, discusses President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal 2012. Lazear notes that capital is mobile, so that taxes need to be lower to keep investments in the United States. Lazear tells Margaret Brennan on Bloomberg Television's InBusiness that we cannot solve our long-term fiscal problems by raising taxes, rather, we need to cut spending.

Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, offers insight into the current economic recovery, noting that the United States is beginning to slow down again. Lazear recommends that US economic policies focus on the long term and the necessary reforms to lower taxes, improve trade policies, and put in place solid economic strategies to help businesses and the economy prosper.

Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, offers insight into the current economic recovery, noting that the Fed tools are not strong and asking whether the cost of more stimulus justifies the benefits. Lazear believes the United States needs to think of long-term growth and structural changes, such as lower taxes and better trade policies, rather than more stimulus.

Edward Lazear, the Morris Arnold and Nona Jean Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and former chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers, offers insights into the current jobs’ numbers, noting that the US job creation is not able to keep pace with the growing population. Lazear noted four policy areas that would help economic growth: a tax code that is pro-growth; an increase in trade; getting spending under control; and looking at the cost benefit of regulations.