[PEN-L:8134] Re: Trade as a Percentage of the US Economy

But there seems like a more basic issue linked to statistical measurement of the economy (a favorite topic recently on the list). If we measure the economy in hours of work, what percentage of hours of work consumed come from trade? I agree. Moreover, what about an index/measure that puts

[PEN-L:7725] Herfindahl Index

Does anyone know if the Census or FTC has published an update of the Herfindahl index for various industries? I want to compare measures of concentration from manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors. Thanks Jason

[PEN-L:7687] No More Econ Ph.D's

Has anyone read John Cassidy's piece in the 12/2/96 New Yorker. "The Decline of Economics"? It's a bunch of fluff, but there are some choice quotes: "Is economics making enough progress to justify the millions of dollars a year that the taxpayer spends to subsidize economic research? the

[PEN-L:7001] Alternatives to Herfindahl Index

Does anyone know of any alternative/unconventional (but reasonable) measures of market concentration other than the Herfindahl Index? Also: how does one access the Pen-l archive? Thanks, Jason Hecht