Essays and Research Papers on Fiscal Policy

24 pages in length. According to the Government Accounting Standards Board, their proposed Statement 35 is a revision to Statement 34. This revision will amend Statement 34 to permit public colleges and universities, in separately issued financial statements, to use the guidance for special-purpose governments engaged only in business-type activities, engaged only in governmental activities, or engaged in both governmental ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing the pros and cons of tax increases. Increases in income, payroll and property taxes usually meet with opposition when proposed by government officials. However, in many instances an increase in taxes can in the short and long term benefit those who pay them and those who rely on ...

A 3 page essay addressing the question of whether our Federal Reserve chairman is a supply-side economist or an Keyesian, whether he favors the tax cuts proposed by George W. Bush, whether he if for free trade or protectionism, laissez-faire or tight government regulation, economic growth or wealth redistribution. The question of how Greenspan views ...

This 4 page paper examines the role of the CIA in regards to how the U.S. government develops its foreign policies. This paper provides examples of ways in which the CIA shapes policies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the pros and cons of healthcare organizations lobbying concerning public policy formation and healthcare spending. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the factors influencing public policy. Centers on federal policy formation and implementation providing specific examples from healthcare and immigration. Emphasizes that while a number of players are involved in public policy, from the Presidential administration to political parties and the individual voter, it is public interest groups which ...

This 13 page paper discusses the history of the World Trade Center in New York City. An analysis of the budget concerns, organizations involved, and the federal allocations are discussed and exampled. Appropriations critiqued. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page overview of the problems confronting Japanese who wished to immigrate to the U.S. in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This paper explores three specific articles located on the World Wide Web and discusses the validity of the authors of those papers to write on their chosen subject. The ...

A 3 page overview of the problems confronting Japanese who wished to immigrate to the U.S. in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. This paper explores three specific articles located on the World Wide Web and discusses the validity of the authors of those papers to write on their chosen subject. The ...

This 3 page paper discusses the discrepancy between federal and state employment protection laws. California is profiled as being progressive in this respect. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 8 page paper looks at the current state of the U.S. economy. Indicators are viewed and predictions for the future are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 5 page research analysis on the purpose and evolution of public budgeting from the Great Society to the New World Order. Included are attempts at social engineering, economic corporate stimulus and the balanced-budget movement. Bibliography cites four sources.

A 2 page paper briefly explaining why neither deficit nor surplus operation is desirable when applied to the federal budget. Deficit spending robs from the future; surplus operation fails to gain full advantage of all resources available. Equilibrium is optimum. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page report on the battle between Republicans and Democrats over the Balanced Budget Amendment. Contains factual information and some statistical data. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page discussion of and argument against the Republican's proposed Balanced Budget Amendment. Less radical and complex than the points in Balanbu2.wps. 6 sources listed in bibliography.

This 2 page essay talks about ideology of taxation. Political parties are evaluated and interest groups are addressed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 5 page discussion of the discrepancies in tax incentives for mothers who choose to work inside the home as opposed to those available for mothers who work outside the home and utilize commercial child care facilities. Notes that there are very real discrepancies and concludes that although the costs are different for stay-at-home ...

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of wastefulness in governmental spending as it relates to the United States over the past two decades. The writer focus on budgetary and economic issues that have translated into wasteful spending in light of the end of the Cold War. Bibliography lists ...

This 30 page report discusses a wide array of the issues surrounding good corporate citizenship. Despite old-time business thinking, corporations that are developed, operated, and committed to the philosophy of social responsibility are also more likely to reap the success and acclaim than businesses that exist only to turn a profit. Bibliography ...

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the process that takes place in the United States. Pertinent legal requirements are examined. Historical and contemporary information includes several examples. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of the earned income tax credit. Included is a story involving a particular case which illustrates the conditions of an individual who is eligible for this credit. Also included is a legal questionnaire that illustrates what is necessary for one to get this credit. It is a very beneficial program ...

This 5 page report discusses the differences between the economic policies of the Reagan Administration compared to that of the Clinton’s Administration. The numerous scandals of the Clinton Administration have been survived only because of Ronald Reagan’s legacy which is a strong and vital economy. Low unemployment and flat inflation have made the American people satisfied with an ...

6 pages in length. The flat income tax system proposes to assign a uniform percentage tax from ten to twenty percent for all Americans and remove the current system involving complex deductions, credits and exemptions. Such a system would be expected to boost economic development and encourage savings since the double income taxation ...

This 6 page report discusses the issues surrounding the balanced budget amendment and its advantages and disadvantages. Depending on which elected official or economist is discussing the issue, such an amendment is either a necessity to the ongoing processes of democracy or an effort to derail the American way of life. Bibliography lists 7 sources. ...

10 pages. Presents an argument in favor of an Internet sales tax. Includes one graph. Discussion includes options on how to base the sales tax rate, who should collect it and what some repercussions might be. Bibliography lists 5 sources.