This paper uses a random coefficient regression approach to estimate the demand for gasoline by pooling cross-sectional (state level) and time series data. The analysis proceeds by estimating two alternative models, namely a stock adjustment model and a flow adjustment model. The two models are...

The research shows that an energy tax could be used to finance a national health care program. The tax would generate sufficient revenues for the plan, reduce imports, and reduce pollution. The tax could be altered to decrease its regressive nature and still maintain sufficient revenues.

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the proposed allocation of funds sunder the Better Communities Act of 1973 by assessing the degree to which funds are actually allocated according to specific formulas incorporated in the legislation. Under the Better Communities Act, funds would be...