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Treaty and Non-Treaty Mechanisms for Resolving the Rio Grande River Water Debt Dilemma

As climate change continues to alter the outlook for water abundance in the Rio Grande River Basin, what mechanisms currently exist and what additional mechanisms are needed if Mexico is to comply with the requirements of the 1944 Water Treaty? Nonresident scholar Stephen Mumme and co-author Oscar Ibáñez explain.

Stephen Mumme, Oscar Ibáñez December 12, 2022

Center for Public Finance | Report

Tax Competition and the Nature of Business Taxation

The author examines the provision of business public services and different forms of business taxation used to finance such services.

George R. Zodrow July 1, 2019

Center for Public Finance | Report

The Macroeconomic Effects of an Add-on Value Added Tax

This study provide a macroeconomic analysis of adding a value-added tax on top of the existing tax system as currently being…

John W. Diamond, George R. Zodrow October 7, 2010

Center for Public Finance | Report

Pillars of Public Finance

Rice scholar George Zodrow discusses four "pillars of public finance" created by Rice University economist Peter Mieszkowski…

George R. Zodrow November 1, 2009

Center for Public Finance | Report

Capital Mobility and Capital Tax Competition

An examination of the extent to which the mobility of capital has increased and, if so, the subsequent results.

George R. Zodrow July 3, 2009

Center for Public Finance | Report

The Impact of H.R. 25 on Housing and the Homebuilding Industry

John Diamond and George Zodrow analyze the effects of implementing the FairTax reform.

John W. Diamond, George R. Zodrow May 5, 2008

Center for Public Finance | International Economics | Report

Selecting Parameter Values for General Equilibrium Model Simulations

The Tax and Expenditure Policy researchers examine the range of parameter values for equilibrium model simulations.

John W. Diamond, George R. Zodrow March 28, 2008

Center for Public Finance | Report

Consumption-Based Direct Taxes: A Guided Tour of the Amusement Park

The ups and downs of consumption-based taxation vs. standard income tax strategies.

George R. Zodrow June 30, 2007

Center for Public Finance | Report

Should Electronic Commerce Receive Preferential Tax Treatment?

An examination of theoretical arguments supporting preferential sales tax treatment of electronic commerce using a version…

George R. Zodrow December 31, 2006

Center for Public Finance | Report

The Property Tax as a Capital Tax: A Room with Three Views

Illuminating the traditional, benefit and new views of property tax as a capital tax.

George R. Zodrow December 31, 2006