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New York Health Official Calls for Tax on Drinks With Sugar
Combating Global Climate Change: Why a Carbon Tax is a Better Response to Global Warming than Cap and Trade
Link to Paper This non-technical paper provides some straightforward arguments against the current legislative proposal to reduce carbon emissions via cap and trade. The two authors believe global-warming is a serious problem and carbon emissions need to be addressed—but cap and trade legislation is not the way to do it. Their proposal is for [...]
The Effect of the Federal Cigarette Tax Increase on State Revenue
Abstract: Today the federal cigarette tax will rise from 39 cents to $1.01 per pack. The proceeds will help fund expansion of the federal State Children’s Health Insurance program. This program provides federal matching funds to states to assist them in providing health insurance to families and children. The SCHIP program is targeted at families [...]
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Where taxes are headed
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Commentary: Why We Shouldn’t Use Tax Law As A Weapon
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Obama Names Garrett, Barr, Madison to Treasury Department Posts
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Illinois Governor Proposes Broad Array of Tax Increases
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Giving and Taxes
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AIG bonus-gate
Economic Analysis in Judicial Decision Making – An Assessment Based on Judge Posner's Tax Decisions
Abstract: In recent years, many of the most vocal proponents of law and economics have been appointed to the bench, including Richard Posner, Guido Calabresi, and Frank Easterbrook. They have been strong advocates of the judicial use of economic analysis as a tool to help decide cases. This paper explores the ways in which Judge [...]
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