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Robert Reich

Robert B. Reich, a co-founder of The American Prospect, is a Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley. His website can be found here and his blog can be found here.

Recent Articles

Why Business Should Love Gore

Robert ReichDec 19, 2001




If they were true profit-maximizers--textbook illustrations of rational self-interest--American corporations and their top executives would be flooding Al Gore's campaign with money, and not George W.'s. Rather than gamble on an unknown W., they'd bet on a proven Al Gore.



AOL-Time Warner's Kingly Prerogative

Robert ReichDec 19, 2001


Any time now, government economists will decide whether America Online's (AOL's) $165-billion proposed take-over of Time Warner is likely to be good or bad for consumers. If good, the government will sign off. If bad, there'll be negotiations with AOL and Time Warner until an agreement can be reached on what the new company would have to do to answer economic objections. The inquiry will be quiet and businesslike, occurring in colorless offices and occasionally in meeting rooms filled not only with economists but also with government lawyers and the counsel and investment bankers representing AOL and Time Warner.



The Great Divide

Robert ReichDec 19, 2001

No Easy Answers To Easy Credit Fallout

Robert ReichDec 19, 2001

USA Today

Coping With the Shortage of High Tech Workers

Robert ReichDec 19, 2001

Computer World

The biggest threat to America's booming IT sector is a severe shortage of
skilled people. Some estimates put the current shortfall at 400,000. What's
to be done?

In most industries facing such shortages, salary levels rise until enough
people are attracted to fill the need. Supply responds to demand.

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