Theory suggests that capital is more likely to be efficiently allocated via market mechanisms, such as bank lending and stock issuance, than via non-market allocation. Consequently, we conjecture that increased market allocation of capital will enhance economic growth. We also posit that good...

In contrast to most Scandinavian countries, Iceland allocates the income of closely held businesses (CHBs) between capital and labor based on administratively set minimum wages rather than an imputed return to book assets. This paper contrasts the relative tax burdens of the current minimum wage...

In reaction to the recent financial crisis, increased attention has recently been given to financial transaction taxes (FTTs) as a means of (1) raising revenue for a variety of possible purposes and/or (2) helping to curb financial market excesses. This paper reviews existing theory and evidence...