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Gross Receipts Taxes

Published February 27, 2007

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Today, The Heartland Institute is releasing a Research & Commentary package addressing gross receipts taxes.A gross receipts tax imposes a levy on all business transactions, regardless of a firm's profits or losses.
Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards

Published January 25, 2007

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In his State of the Union Address on January 23, 2007, President George W. Bush promised to modernize fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks. This Research & Commentary package collects key background articles on the subject.
Ten Principles of State Fiscal Policy

Published June 15, 2006

By Joseph Bast, Steve Stanek

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In June 2006, The Heartland Institute released the second booklet in its Legislative Principles Series, this one titled Ten Principles of State Fiscal Policy.
10 Principles of State Fiscal Policy

Published February 11, 2006

By Joseph Bast

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The booklet, part of Heartland's "10 Legislative Principles" series, provides policymakers and civic and business leaders with a highly condensed yet easy-to-read guide to state fiscal policy matters.
No. 107 – Illinois’ Public Pension Crisis: Policy Study (pdf)

Published May 24, 2005

By Steve Stanek

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This analysis finds Illinois is facing a serious public pension fund crisis due to systematic underpayment of the state’s obligations for more than 25 years.
State Fiscal Constraints and Higher Education Spending: The Role of Medicaid and the Business Cycle

Published May 22, 2003

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The more states spend on Medicaid, the less they spend on higher education.
The Right Tool for the Job? An analysis of Tax Increment Financing: Volume 2 – Case Studies

Published March 26, 2003

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Evaluations of TIF typically focus only on the number of new jobs thought to be created in the TIF district and how much property values rose. Such evaluations overlook what happens to community residents and to areas surrounding the TIF district.
No. 90 The Cost of Merger Delay in Restructuring Industries

Published June 1, 1999

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Quick LinksPolicy Study (pdf)Regulatory review of proposed mergers causes an average delay of 94 days in nonregulated industries and an additional 92 days in regulated industries.
No. 90 The Cost of Merger Delay in Restructuring Industries

Published June 1, 1999

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Quick LinksPolicy Study (pdf)Regulatory review of proposed mergers causes an average delay of 94 days in nonregulated industries and an additional 92 days in regulated industries.
No. 85 Sports Stadium Madness

Published February 1, 1998

By Joseph Bast

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Taxpayer subsidies to professional sports teams amount to some $500 million a year.
No. 83 The States vs. The Tobacco Industry: Smoke and Assorted Mirrors (full text – pdf)

Published June 4, 1997

By Michael DeBow

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Between 1994 and 1997, more than twenty state attorneys general have filed lawsuits against major tobacco companies seeking reimbursements for the billions of dollars paid by state governments through Medicaid and other programs dealing with the
No. 80 A Taxing Matter

Published April 1, 1997

By Joseph Bast, Diane Bast

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To understand how tax policies in the U.S. ought to be changed, it is necessary to know how and why they have changed in the past. This report traces major trends in government revenue and spending priorities from 1950 to 1996.
No. 79 The Future of Electricity: Reliability in a Competitive World

Published December 1, 1996

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Quick LinksPolicy Study (pdf)Welcome! The Heartland Institute is very pleased to co-host this event with Citizens for a Sound Economy. Joe Wiegand, the Illinois Director for Citizens for a Sound Economy, is here.
No. 79 The Future of Electricity: Reliability in a Competitive World

Published December 1, 1996

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Quick LinksPolicy Study (pdf)Welcome! The Heartland Institute is very pleased to co-host this event with Citizens for a Sound Economy. Joe Wiegand, the Illinois Director for Citizens for a Sound Economy, is here.
No. 74 Should Congress Stop the Bidding War for Sports Franchises? Volume 1: Federal Policy Makers

Published August 1, 1996

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On November 29, 1995, the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held hearings on sports franchise relocation.
No. 75 Should Congress Stop the Bidding War for Sports Franchises? Volume 2: League Commissioners

Published August 1, 1996

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On November 29, 1995, the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held hearings on sports franchise relocation.
No. 76 Should Congress Stop the Bidding War for Sports Franchises? Volume 3: Municipal Authorities

Published August 1, 1996

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On November 29, 1995, the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Business Rights, and Competition of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held hearings on sports franchise relocation.
Which Industries Are Regulated?

Published July 17, 1996

By James L. Johnston

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A general theory is offered here to explain why some industries are usually regulated and other industries are not. According to the theory regulation exists only when three simultaneous conditions are met.
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The Effect of New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increase on Fast-food Employment: a Re-evaluation Using Payroll Records

Published August 1, 1995

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In 1995, University of California-Irvine economics professor David Neumark and Federal Reserve governor William Wascher analyzed payroll records of fast-food restaurants in New Jersey counties and neighboring counties across the state line with
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The Effect of New Jersey’s Minimum Wage Increase on Fast-food Employment: a Re-evaluation Using Payroll Records

Published August 1, 1995

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In 1995, University of California-Irvine economics professor David Neumark and Federal Reserve governor William Wascher analyzed payroll records of fast-food restaurants in New Jersey counties and neighboring counties across the state line with
No. 56 Entrepreneurial Independent Contractors vs. The State

Published April 30, 1993

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Entrepreneurship, independence, risk-taking, and freedom of contract were essential to America's development as the world's greatest economic power. Unfortunately, America appears to have lost its entrepreneurial "edge," and our economy shows it.
No. 56 Entrepreneurial Independent Contractors vs. The State

Published April 30, 1993

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Entrepreneurship, independence, risk-taking, and freedom of contract were essential to America's development as the world's greatest economic power. Unfortunately, America appears to have lost its entrepreneurial "edge," and our economy shows it.
No. 33 Should Governments Own Convention Centers?

Published January 21, 1991

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Taxpayer-financed convention centers have become increasingly popular with state and local government officials. Centers have been built or planned in most large cities and in many metropolitan suburbs and small cities and towns.
No. 33 Should Governments Own Convention Centers? (summary html)

Published January 21, 1991

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Quick LinksPolicy Study (HTML)Policy Study (pdf)1. Government-subsidized convention centers are chronic money losers.Convention centers have become increasingly popular "investments" of state and local tax dollars.

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