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Public Policy Toward Corporate Takeovers, Murray L. Weidenbaum Nov 1986

Public Policy Toward Corporate Takeovers, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

It should not be government's role to "do something" about hostile takeovers. Many studies show that more harm than good is done when government interferes. Boards of directors need to realize that they need to make choices that serve the desires of their shareholders.


Responding To Corporate Takeovers: Raiders, Management, And Boards Of Directors, Murray L. Weidenbaum Oct 1986

Responding To Corporate Takeovers: Raiders, Management, And Boards Of Directors, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This article refutes the need for government to intervene in hostile takeovers, arguing instead that the blame lies with board management. Acknowledging that "hostile" takeovers represent just a small fraction of all mergers, it stresses that corporate boards ultimately have the final say in all decisions.


Do Tax Incentives For Investment Work?, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jun 1986

Do Tax Incentives For Investment Work?, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper attempts to rebut the negative "charges" against tax incentives and argues that tax incentives have provided a substantial benefit to the American economy and that the tax payments of many companies have been largely underestimated.


Learning To Compete: Feedback Effects Of The Non-Linear Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Richard Burr, Richard Cook Apr 1986

Learning To Compete: Feedback Effects Of The Non-Linear Economy, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Richard Burr, Richard Cook

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

There are three key forces that make a period of sustained prosperity likely during the 1990s. First, actions that reduce the cost of producing goods and services in the United States. Second, a new awareness of personal responsibility for the quality of American goods. Finally, a rapid growth in research and development investments.


Tax Reform: When And How, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jan 1986

Tax Reform: When And How, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Congress and the President need to focus on ways to reduce the deficit before making basic changes in the tax system.