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Government As Promoter And Subsidizer Of Advertising, Murray L. Weidenbaum Aug 1976

Government As Promoter And Subsidizer Of Advertising, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The author points out that government subsidies in advertising can also mean more government control on those organizations that accept the subsidies.


A New Approach To Business-Government Planning, Murray L. Weidenbaum May 1976

A New Approach To Business-Government Planning, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This piece advocates the government using sensible ways of regulating business.


The Potential For Reducing Inflationary Pressures By Reforming Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum Apr 1976

The Potential For Reducing Inflationary Pressures By Reforming Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper suggests that if government offers proper incentives instead of increasing regulation, business and individuals would be more liable to alter their economic behavior in a way that is more beneficial to society as a whole.


Saving, Investment And Capital Shortages, Murray L. Weidenbaum Feb 1976

Saving, Investment And Capital Shortages, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The importance of saving and investment to the American economy are discussed.


The Contrast Between Government Planning And Business Planning: Market Orientation Versus Centralized Control, Murray L. Weidenbaum Feb 1976

The Contrast Between Government Planning And Business Planning: Market Orientation Versus Centralized Control, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Government planning is a centralized process in which economic decisions are made in the form of governmental edicts; business planning is a decentralized process where the individual consumer makes choices. The author states that adopting a form of centralized planning could result in society moving away from market freedoms and toward greater governmental controls over individual behavior.


A Proper Concern For The Future: The Debate Over Saving, Investment, And Capital Shortages, Murray L. Weidenbaum Oct 1975

A Proper Concern For The Future: The Debate Over Saving, Investment, And Capital Shortages, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

The author recommends that government policy should encourage saving and investment, which would increase productivity and improve the standard of living for society.


The Case For Economizing On Government Controls, Murray L. Weidenbaum Sep 1975

The Case For Economizing On Government Controls, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper points out the waste and hidden costs created by many government regulations.


Federal Finances And Inflation, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jul 1975

Federal Finances And Inflation, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Murray Weidenbaum suggests steps that the government can do in order to slow down inflation.


The New Wave Of Federal Government Regulation Of Business, Murray L. Weidenbaum Apr 1975

The New Wave Of Federal Government Regulation Of Business, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper discusses the need for society to examine excessive government regulation and find ways to reduce cost and waste.


Financing The Electric Utility Industry, Murray L. Weidenbaum Apr 1975

Financing The Electric Utility Industry, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

With rising costs in the electric utility industry in the 1970s, this study explores what would be the best ways for solving the financial problems of the industry.


The Distribution Of Tax Incentives, Murray L. Weidenbaum Mar 1975

The Distribution Of Tax Incentives, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

This paper gives a detailed explanation of the distribution of federal tax expenditures.