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Full-Text Articles in Public Policy

The Case For Tax Loopholes, Murray L. Weidenbaum Mar 1977

The Case For Tax Loopholes, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Contrary to popular belief, tax expenditures or "loopholes" can in fact be useful. Given that the prompt elimination of large government deficit financing and pervasive government regulation is unlikely, tax expenditures may serve as a more sensible, second-best alternative. Indeed, tax expenditures (or incentives) may serve a variety of public purposes, ranging from promoting business investment to encouraging private, voluntary organizations. Typical tax expenditures tend to benefit the middle and lower income groups and should be considered an important alternative to achieve important government objectives.


The Costs Of Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum Feb 1977

The Costs Of Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Overregulation of business causes extra costs to the consumer. For the public good, government needs to find sensible and moderate means of regulation in order for business to fulfill its basic economic function.


The Rising Cost Of Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Robert Defina Jan 1977

The Rising Cost Of Government Regulation, Murray L. Weidenbaum, Robert Defina

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

In fiscal year 1976, the direct cost of federal government regulation of business hit an all time high. By 1978, the annual total federal regulatory cost will be approximately $3.8 billion, an 85% rise over the 1974 level. The most expensive sectors of federal regulatory activity are not focused on an individual industry, but are assigned to a broad category of social activities like the environment, energy, and consumer health and safety.


Business Policy And The Public Welfare, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jan 1977

Business Policy And The Public Welfare, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

It is not a question of advocating for the elimination of all government intervention in the economy, as many government programs do generate important benefits to the public. This paper calls for a new way of thinking in public policymaking. This new paradigm must simultaneously help to achieve the nation's social goals while allowing business to pursue more efficient production of better goods and services.


An Economic Analysis Of The Federal Government's Credit Programs, Murray L. Weidenbaum Jan 1977

An Economic Analysis Of The Federal Government's Credit Programs, Murray L. Weidenbaum

Murray Weidenbaum Publications

Government credit programs create large costs to government as well as the consumer. Murray Weidenbaum offers suggestions on ways to reduce those costs.


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.


Urban Renewal Plan For The Kosciusko Urban Renewal Area, Land Clearance For Redevelopment Authority, City Of St. Louis May 1958

Urban Renewal Plan For The Kosciusko Urban Renewal Area, Land Clearance For Redevelopment Authority, City Of St. Louis

Books and Monographs

Kosciusko Urban Renewal Plan, Project Mo. R-2. From the text: A. URBAN RENEWAL PLAN- SCOPE The Urban Renewal Plan for the Kosciusko Urban Renewal Project Area encompasses both "slum clearance and redevelopment", and "rehabilitation", and consists of, and only of, text items A through N and exhibits I through XII as herein set forth. 27 pages, includes maps.