by Tyler Williamson | Sep 22, 2021 | Research
Disbarred: A Nationwide Analysis of the Impact of Mandatory Bar Associations on Lawyer Population Author Tyler Williamson Abstract This paper discusses arguments for and against mandatory bar associations. It finds numerous flaws with the mandatory bar model,...
by Luke Tucker | Sep 15, 2021 | Research
The Why and How of Sound Tax Policy Author Luke Tucker Abstract This paper lays out four general tax principles – the principles of neutrality, simplicity, transparency, and predictability – that should be followed to make taxes more efficient, more economical, and...
by 1889 Institute | Jul 31, 2021 | Legal, Research
Amicus Brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the Case of Crowe v. Oregon State Bar Authors 1889 Institute Abstract This paper is an amicus (or friend of the court) brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to consider the case of an Oregon attorney who has been...
by Mike Davis | Jul 21, 2021 | Research
Rethinking Emergency Powers in Oklahoma Author Mike Davis Abstract This paper analyzes Oklahoma’s gubernatorial emergency powers and finds them lacking. It recommends enacting a tight limit on the amount of time an emergency can be declared to exist, limiting local...
by Jason Lawter | Jul 7, 2021 | Research
Oklahoma Government Revenues and Spending in Perspective – Update Author Jason Lawter Abstract This paper is the latest update to 1889 Institute’s annual comparison of state and local taxes and spending in six areas as a percentage of personal income across states. ...
by Brad Galbraith | Jun 28, 2021 | Research
Trust but Verify: Open Government andOklahoma Public Trusts Author Brad Galbraith Abstract This paper explores whether public trusts are appropriate for managing public assets. It finds that Oklahoma’s public trust law suffers from a lack of transparency, avoidance of...
