by Byron Schlomach | Feb 22, 2017 | Research
Policy Maker’s Guide to Evaluating Proposed and Existing Occupational Licensing Laws Authors Byron Schlomach, Vance H. Fried Abstract This paper describes the two conditions under which occupational licensing would be proper – real, high risk of physical...
by Byron Schlomach | Feb 1, 2017 | Research
Rising Above Mere Politics: General Principles for Spending Taxpayers’ Money Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper argues that state budget writers should ask five basic questions: Is a program or agency consistent with the mission of Oklahoma’s state...
by Byron Schlomach | Sep 29, 2016 | Research
The Need to Review and Reform Occupational Licensing in Oklahoma Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper provides model bill language for states to create a more competitive and open system of professional credentialing. Private certification, as outlined and...
by Byron Schlomach | Aug 22, 2016 | Research
Tax Increment Finance and Suggestions for Reform Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper is a critical look at TIFs in Oklahoma. It points out that TIFs burden businesses not located in TIFs. All taxpayers statewide are burdened when TIFs access school...
by Byron Schlomach | Aug 1, 2016 | Research
Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIFs) Author Byron Schlomach Abstract When towns, cities, or counties create TIF districts, tax revenues that result from additional sales or increased property taxes are not shared in the community as a whole but are concentrated on...
