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Another Approach To Regulatory Reform, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Another Approach To Regulatory Reform, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
In a statement given to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Murray Weidenbaum gives his reasons why regulatory reform is needed and offers suggestions for sensible changes.
The Impacts Of Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
The Impacts Of Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This paper studies the various costs incurred in the process of government regulation.
Reducing The Hidden Cost Of Big Government, Testimony Before The Joint Economic Committee Of The U.S. Congress Priorities In Tax Policy, Testimony Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Finance, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Reducing The Hidden Cost Of Big Government, Testimony Before The Joint Economic Committee Of The U.S. Congress Priorities In Tax Policy, Testimony Before The U.S. Senate Committee On Finance, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
The largest and most rapid increase in government power over the private sector is not in the areas of taxation or government spending. Rather, it is the expansion of government regulation that impacts the everyday consumer, motorist, homeowner, worker, investor, taxpayer, and nation as a whole in distinct ways. It concludes by suggesting several initial reforms.
Government Regulation And Small Business, Testimony Prepared For The U.S. House Of Representatives Committee On Small Business, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Government Regulation And Small Business, Testimony Prepared For The U.S. House Of Representatives Committee On Small Business, Murray L. Weidenbaum
Murray Weidenbaum Publications
This testimony presents four major points regarding H.R. 7739 "Small Business Impact Statement Act of 1977" and H.R. 10632 "Small Business Regulatory Relief Act." First, there is concern that regulation hits smaller business disproportionately hard. Second, requiring a regulatory impact statement is a good one, as it helps government understand the effects of its actions. Third, the amount of paperwork required by specific impact statements is concerning. Finally, public policy would be better served by requiring a single comprehensive impact statement prior to the issuance of each new regulation.