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Rental Property Tax Shelters: An Update
Of all investments that provide tax incentives, real estate is the most often used. Frequently, books and articles for the general public appear that feature titles such as “How to Make a Fortune In Real Estate” or “Real Estate Investments Can Make You Independently Wealthy.”
The way to make a profit in real estate […]
Reframing the Argument for National Plant-Closing Legislation
Many believe that a major problem in today’s economy is the unregulated movement of physical capital. Most other industrialized nations have plant-closing legislation which prevents this problem from arising. This article explores possible reasons why proponents of such legislation have been unsuccessful in securing its passage in the United States, primarily a value preference for […]
U.S. Farm Programs and Their Impact on Exports: A Metaphor for International Trade Policy
This paper addresses the issue of farm programs and their impact on United States exports. It suggests an alternative policy to deal with the problems of low prices, surpluses, excessive supports and augmented competition abroad. The authors depict the current situation in the U.S. farm economy first by reviewing the farm programs from the inception […]
Power and Industry Structure: Understanding the Acquisition and Use of Corporate Power in Competitive Relationships
A model of inter-corporate power is derived from previous work on social power. the model consists of two portionsone dealing with influences on the amount of power companies have and one dealing with influences on the use of that power. This model is used to analyze competition. Suggestions are made about ways companies may […]
Effective Computer Selection for a Small Business
Computer use has become so common that most people think using one should increase the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations. Guided by these perceptions, a small business executive could invest in computers only to find that the cost incurred in the acquisition and use of the equipment are more than its benefits. This paper […]
Information Needs of the Bank Loan Officer in Evaluating Loan Requests from Small Businesses
Commercial loans are a major source of financing for small businesses. To enhance the likelihood of obtaining a commercial loan with the most favorable terms, sufficient information must be made available to the bank loan officer (BLO). Based on a review of the banking literature and a study of 138 BLOs, the author identifies the […]
Hostile Corporation Takeovers: Why and How Their Numbers Grow
Hostile corporate acquisitions, which were virtually non-existent a decade ago, have currently become one of the most publicized types of business transactions. Rumors about takeovers have had an enormous impact on stock market trading volume and price behavior for the past several years. This paper traces the legal, regulatory, and financial developments of the 1980’s […]
