Regulation and economic performance: lessons from the states

Article Abstract:

The consequence of government actions should be fully understood. Quantification enables legislators to decide fairly using the information provided. Most aspects subjected to market regulation by the government have not been empirically tested since the insufficiency of data makes evaluation difficult. Interstate and intrastate branch banking, intrastate trucking deregulation, cost-effective strategies for pollution abatement, distortion-free labor markets, and control of mandated benefits and illegal termination protection can help improve the economy of a state.

Methods, Economic aspects, Economic development, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation, Public policy (Law)

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Banking structures, market forces, and economic freedom: lessons from Argentina and Mexico

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A study was conducted to examine the relationships between government guarantees, exchange-rate stability, bank performance and market discipline in Mexico and Argentina. Mexico's bank privatization program from 1991 to 1992 resulted in a bank crisis that, in turn, led to a monetary policy which created an exchange-rate crisis. In contrast, Argentina's restrictions against bank bailouts and its successful handling of the Tequila crisis became a model for other Latin American nations. Results indicate that market discipline leads to prudent bank performance.

Banking industry, Interpretation and construction, Laws, regulations and rules, Economic policy, Mexico, Argentina, Banking law

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A survey of the impact of budget rules on state taxation, spending, and debt

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The empirical evidence on the impact of budget rules on the size and growth of state government was reviewed. The effect of tax and expenditure limitations, line-item veto, balanced-budget laws on government tax and spending behavior were also identified. Results reveal that budget rules, control federal spending and provide important evidence on state government effectiveness. Moreover, such rules influence tax and spending behavior of politicians.

Analysis, Government spending policy, Fiscal policy, State taxation

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