This article examines the relationship between casino gambling and bankruptcy rates in U.S. counties using a panel of UlS. county-level data from 1990-2005. We contribute to the literature in several ways, perhaps most notably by examining the possibility that the effect of a casino on...

Results from this study suggest that states. in order to encourage new business formation and to compensate for unfavorable economic conditions, have budgeted more funds to support economic development agency activities. It is concluded that past studies, by failing to control for state economic...

Housing stock is one of the most important components of household wealth in the U.S. Public policy has vigorously promoted home ownership based on the belief that it strengthens the individual's commitment and contribution to the community. Yet it is possible that this social goal generates...

The quest for security entails agency relationships, whether protecting ourselves from the rogues and vandals of the Internet, or protecting our personal information in the hands of commercial actors. Firms that provide the technology to provide network security generally do so without...

Economic crisis often precipitates bureaucratic intervention when markets produce politically unpalatable outcomes. In the United States, government intervention in the housing markets for the purpose of making housing more affordable helped to create the current financial panic, in which...

This continuing education program covers significant developments in federal income taxation along with a few other interesting or noteworthy tax topics. It is not intended to provide exhaustive coverage, but it offers a selective treatment of items likely to interest practitioners and advisors...

This outline covers significant developments in federal income taxation along with a few other interesting or noteworthy tax topics. It offers a selective treatment of items likely to interest practitioners and advisors within a broad range of professional practices and is not intended to...

This article outlines the foundations of health-related accounts and arrangements, including tax and economic considerations affecting their role in various designs for health insurance coverage. It explores the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and related administrative guidance...

This outline covers significant developments in federal income taxation along with a few other interesting or noteworthy tax topics. It is not intended to provide exhaustive coverage, but it offers a selective treatment of items likely to interest practitioners and advisors within a broad range...

Those operating in the payments space must address a variety of legal and practical constraints. Legal divergence within the United States presents new challenges for compliance obligations, including CDD and monitoring duties. State efforts to legalize marijuana, state and federal efforts to...