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Taxation/Budget

The Journal of The James Madison Institute

"Fixing Social Security: Private Accounts Still Make Sense, Despite Wall Street’s Woes"
by Heidi Biggs
Winter 2009 Journal

"An Analysis for Florida Voters: November’s 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 Constitutional Amendments"
JMI Staff
Summer 2008 Journal

"Technology + Transparency = More Accountability"
by Grover Norquist
Winter/Spring 2008 Journal

"California, Here We Come?"
by J. Robert McClure
Winter/Spring 2008 Journal

"Why Florida Needs Property Tax Limits"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Fall 2007 Journal

"School Choice + Corporate Tax Credits: A Winning Combination for Florida"
by Mark S. Pritchett
Spring 2007 Journal

"Amendments Six and Seven: Selective Tax Relief"
by Mark S. Pritchett
Fall 2006 Journal

"Amendment One: Protecting Florida's Fiscal Fitness'"
by Robert B. Bradley
Fall 2006 Journal

"Paying for Growth"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Summer 2005 Journal

"The Great Economic Expansion: How It Was Achieved and How It Can Be Maintained"
by James D. Gwartney
Spring 2005 Journal

"Derailing the Solar Express "
by Robert F. Sanchez
Winter 2005 Journal

"Amendment #4: Authorizes Miami-Dade and Broward County Voters to Approve Slot Machines in Parimutuel Facilities"
by J. Stanley Marshall
Fall 2004 Journal

"Amendment #5: Florida Minimum Wage Amendment"
by Doug S. Bailey
Fall 2004 Journal

"Amendment #6: Repeal of High Speed Rail Amendment"
by Mark Mills
Fall 2004 Journal

"Florida Is Not Facing a Revenue Crisis"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Winter 2003 Journal


"Three Tax Issues for Florida"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Fall 2002 Journal

"Does Florida Need More Tax Revenue?"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Winter 2002 Journal

"The Great Economic Expansion: How It Was Achieved and How It Can Be Maintained"
by James D. Gwartney
Winter 2001 Journal

"Defeating Corporate Welfare in South Florida Professional Sports"
by Kimble F. Ainslie
Fall 2000 Journal

"A Good Plan: A Bad Method"
by Peter Doherty
Spring 2000 Journal 

"Tangible Progress on Cutting the Intangibles Tax?"
by Brett Organ
March/April 1999

 

Backgrounders

"Florida's Fiscal Future: Tax and Expenditure in Uncertain Times "
by Randall Holcombe
Backgrounder #58, February 2009

"Empowering Florida's Taxpayers"
by Barry Poulson
Backgrounder #54, December 2007

"Florida's Fiscal Constitution: Opportunities for Reform"
by Randall Holcombe
Backgrounder #50, December 2006

"Empowering Florida's Taxpayers"
by Barry Poulson and Randall Holcombe
Backgrounder #47, November 2005

"Public Employee Collective Bargaining: The Florida Experience"
by Robert "Jake" Bebber
Backgrounder #45, August 2005

"Making Florida's Government Competitive"
by Geoffrey F. Segal
Backgrounder #44, April 2005

"Is Florida's Tax Structure Ready for the 21st Century?"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Backgrounder #42, December 2004

"Florida’s Intangibles Tax: The Case for Repeal"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Backgrounder #40, June 2003

"Tax and Expenditure Limits: Issues for Florida"
Backgrounder #32
Publication Unavailable

"The Case Against Public Subsidies for a New Florida Marlins Stadium"
by Charles Rock
Backgrounder #31, April 2001


"Principles for Florida’s Sales Tax"
Backgrounder #29
Publication Unavailable Online


"Florida’s Tax Structure: An Overview and Evaluation"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Backgrounder #27, October 2000

"Government Spending and Economic Growth"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Backgrounder #23, July 1998

"Public Subsidies to Private Corporations: Stop Violating the Florida Constitution!"
by Dale F. Rubin
Backgrounder #19, August 1996

"Florida's Spending Cap: Will It Work?"
by Randall G. Holcombe
Backgrounder #11, August 1995

"Anatomy of a Budget Crisis: A Comparative Analysis of Florida’s Fiscal Policies, 1980-1993"
by Dean Stansel
Backgrounder #8, 1993
Publication Unavailable Online

"Does the Tax Structure Favor the Rich?"
Backgrounder #7
Publication Unavailable

"Taxes, Economic Growth, and Florida’s Fiscal Crisis"
by Richard Vedder
Backgrounder #5
Publication Unavailable Online


Point of Views

Paying $224 Million for an Omaha Stake Won’t Protect Florida from Fiscal Disaster
by Eli Lehrer
August 1, 2008

"Bad Idea: Tobacco Tax to Fund Health Care"
by Marc Kilmer
August 1, 2007

Tax & Budget Panel: Opportunities & Risks
by Randall Holcombe
January 1, 2007

Coming to Florida: A Rare Chance to Reform Taxes & Spending
by Robert F. Sanchez
December 1, 2006

Tallahassee's Uncertain Road to Economic Growth
by J. Robert McClure, III
October 31, 2006

Soaking the Poor to Aid the Rich
by Robert F. Sanchez
July 31, 2006

03/20/06 - Why Government Is Hungry All the Time
by Robert F. Sanchez
March 20, 2006

Now's the Time for Florida to Cap Government Spending
by Randall Holcombe
January 26, 2006

TABOR: A Name You'll Be Hearing
by John R. Smith
October 27, 2005

Low Taxes Can Keep Florida's Economy Humming
by Geoffrey F. Segal
October 25, 2005

If Power Corrupts, What About Unions?
by George C. Leef
October 17, 2005

Public Employee Unions: 'Political Kryptonite'
by Robert F. Sanchez
September 6, 2005

Florida Taxpayers and the Plucked Goose
by J. Robert McClure, III
August 30, 2005

Florida's Growth Management Follies
by Robert F. Sanchez
July 20, 2005

State Taxpayers Need Lasting Protection
by Paul Gessing
May 24, 2005

Embracing Competition as a Policy Tool
by Geoffrey F. Segal
May 6, 2005

Etail vs. Retail? Five Reasons To Ax Florida's Proposed Internet Tax
by Christie Raniszewski
March 21, 2005

Can Florida Afford Tax Cuts?
by Randall Holcombe
March 17, 2005

How - and Why - Should Florida's Sales Tax Exemptions Be Reviewed
by Randall Holcombe
March 17, 2005

Competing Improves Government
by Geoffrey F. Segal
March 1, 2005

Government Should Take Inventory and Have a Garage Sale
by Geoffrey F. Segal
January 18, 2005

Now is the Time to Repeal Florida's Intangibles Tax
by Randall Holcombe
January 18, 2005

Offshoring Crusade Washed Up
by Geoffrey F. Segal
January 18, 2005

The Public Gains When Government Embraces Competition
by Geoffrey F. Segal
December 2, 2004

To Save Florida's Fiscal Future, Voters Must Stop High-Speed Rail
by Paul J. Gessing
October 21, 2004

It's Been Said Before, But Government Needs Reminding: Nothing In Life Is Free by Gary Landry
January 13, 2003

Proposed Sales Tax Amendment Should Not Be Passed
by Randall Holcombe
August 12, 2002

Seeking Conservative Solutions to Government Spending
by Edwin H. Moore
March 15, 2002

Florida's New Chief Financial Officer
by Bob Milligan
February 13, 2002

Insuring Proper Policy Consideration in Tax Reform Efforts
by Edwin H. Moore
January 31, 2002

The Internet Sales Tax
by Peter Schorsch
January 11, 2000

Why Does the Government Want to Pick On Uncle Bert?
by John R. Smith
July 1, 1997

Is the Proposed Sugar Tax a Good Thing?
by Phillip Blumel
October 1, 1996

Teen Pregnancies and Kids Living in Poverty:  should Taxpayers Do More?
by John R. Smith
July 1, 1996

Legislature Slows Spending Machine
by John R. Smith
May 1, 1996

 

Other Publications


What Everyone Should Know About Economics and Prosperity
Montpelier Book
Publication Unavailable

"The Federal Budget Process: Why it is Broken and How it Can be Fixed"
Madison Paper
Publication Unavailable Online

"A Florida Income Tax: Fueling Government, Stalling the Economy"
Madison Paper
Publication Unavailable



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