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Keep it SimpleNews Articles and Op-EdsBrian Hooks October 21, 2005 After decades of trying to make the world a better place, the United Nations' latest ideas for fighting poverty involve carving stones and giving speeches. On Monday, the organization celebrated the 13th annual International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, inaugurated in 1992 to "promote ... concrete activities with regard to the eradication of poverty and destitution." |
The Challenge Ahead: Maintaining a Focus on Incentives to Enable DevelopmentMercatus Policy Series, Policy CommentsFrederic Sautet, Brian Hooks, Daniel Rothschild October 20, 2005 The Millennium Challenge Corporation solicited public interest comments on the indicators they are developing to allocate grants. The Mercatus Center analyzed the measurements and submitted this public interest comment. |
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Outside View: Betting on the Band-Aid?News Articles and Op-EdsStephen Daley, Brian Hooks February 15, 2005 Mercatus Scholars Stephen Daley and Brian Hooks write on microfinance and how to make lasting steps towards poverty alleviation. |
The Millennium Challenge Account: Property Rights and Entrepreneurship as the Engine of DevelopmentPublic Interest CommentsBrian Hooks, Peter Boettke, Paul Dragos Aligica April 13, 2004 This Public Interest Comment examines the Criteria and Methodology for Determining the Eligibility of Candidate Countries for Millennium Challenge Account Assistance in FY 2004. |






