What conclusions, if any, can be drawn about the impact of state and local tax policy on
economic development relative to other factors? What tax characteristics appear to be the …

Each World Resources Institute Report represents a timely, scientific treatment of a subject
of public concern. WRI takes responsibility for choosing the study topics and guaranteeing …

Economists and policy makers have long questioned the effect of state and local taxes on
economic development. According to Schmenner [55], economists have long argued that …

This paper analyses the extent to which the level of bank competition influences monetary
policy transmission. Using a large panel dataset of 978 banks from 55 countries, and …

Paul S. Cale" size category originate a disproportionately large share of small business
credit. Legislative moves to grant interstate branching powers to banks have prompted such …

Over the past decade or so, professional economists have increasingly questioned the once
prevailing conventional wisdom that state and local taxes are unimportant in determining …

Cooperation and coordination among local governments is on the rise, according to some
observers. One strategy which has been used to support regional cooperation is the …

Economic development continues to be a major objective of state governments. Some states
appear to be much more successful than others are at achieving it. For example, as can be …

This thesis focuses on bank market structure and the effect of changes to this structure on
intermediation strategies using a dataset that covers many regions of the world. Employing …

The aftermath of the Global Economic Crisis 2008/09 presents many countries with great
challenges to capitalize on their competitive advantages. Understanding the characteristics …