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The federal income tax exemption for state and local government securities has been a controversial issue for many years. Proponents argue that elimination of the tax exemption would make the cost of borrowing money to many state and local governments prohibitive.

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Since the opening of the Ottoman Archives, research on the history of the Ottoman Empire prior to 1800 has resulted primarily in the publication of individual financial and administrative records, sometimes with analysis. Dr. Shaw's study is the first effort to use all the available records concerning an individual province, synthesizing them into

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A free economy provides the best hope for a just and prosperous society, but wise government policy is needed to ensure that society provides opportunity and economic security for all. This book ties together analysis of economic policy with analysis of the government structures needed to implement that policy.

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A free economy provides the best hope for a just and prosperous society, but wise government policy is needed to ensure that society provides opportunity and economic security for all. This book ties together analysis of economic policy with analysis of the government structures needed to implement that policy.

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During recessions state government fiscal crises are widespread, as states find their revenues inadequate to meet their expenditure demands. This volume shows that state fiscal crises have only one significant cause: revenue downturns associated with recessions.

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It explains how regular citizens were "tricked" by the outdated view of economists that much heavier taxation of labor rather than capital is economically justifiable. The truth is that workers pay their taxes while the rich pay very little.

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It explains how regular citizens were "tricked" by the outdated view of economists that much heavier taxation of labor rather than capital is economically justifiable. The truth is that workers pay their taxes while the rich pay very little.

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During recent years, American states have launched programs to promote direct foreign investment and product export, but there has been little self-scrutiny of these efforts. Using the the M=S Model for export trade agency evaluation, Frazier examines the public export trade agencies of four states: Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, and Virginia.

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In the twentieth century the application of national taxes to income from international business has created complex yet fascinating issues.

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Is a tax amnesty a good tax policy To address this question, this book examines whether a typical state tax amnesty is likely to generate substantial short term tax revenues without a corresponding significant negative effect on long run tax compliance.

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American cities and states pay to subsidize new stadiums and arenas, but are regularly shut out from sharing the profits. The threat of a team leaving town results in offers of land, investment opportunities, luxury suites, prime office space, and practice facilities financed by the tax payers.

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This book identifies the changes needed to create a sensible, consistent tax system by converting to a consumed-income tax. These changes would result in a tax system that would be both pro-growth and highly progressive.

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How serious is medical care inflation in the United States For many years, price indexes for medical care have outstripped the overall rate of inflation.

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This first major study of tax structure in pre-Renaissance Spain gives new insight into the condition of the conquered people of postcrusade Valencia. Drawing on tax records, it provides the reader with a fascinating glimpse of life among the thirteenth century Mudejars. By showing the financial links between a medieval ethnic enclave and the domin

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Arguing that society has pursued short-run approaches to decision-making that in the long term are counterproductive, On Systemic Balance presents a multidimensional and interdisciplinary alternative to problem solving.

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Legislative initiative, in response to public demands for more accountability, require public agencies at all levels of government to measure organizational performance and to report on service efforts and accomplishments (SEA).