Recent Research & Commentary

Research & Commentary: The Damaging Effects of Tourism Taxes

John Nothdurft
July 28, 2009

Tourism taxes have become an increasingly trendy pick for elected officials hoping to raise additional revenue to cover increases in government spending.

Climate Change Reconsidered

Zonia M. Pino
June 30, 2009

Research & Commentary: Taxing the Rich Will Bankrupt Your State

John Nothdurft
June 17, 2009

Lawmakers in at least eight states are considering raising income tax rates on a small percentage of top income-earners in order to shore up their state budgets.

Taxing The Rich Will Bankrupt Your State

John Nothdurft
June 2, 2009

Lawmakers in at least eight states are considering raising income tax rates on a small percentage of top income-earners in order to shore up their state budgets.

“Sin Taxes” Are Flawed Tax Policy

John Nothdurft
April 15, 2009

More than 20 states are considering “sin taxes”—such as excise taxes on tobacco, beer, and spirits—in order to shore up their budget deficits.