Economic Situation Report Special Edition: SC Digest June 2011 - by Dr. Bruce Yandle

Economic Situation Report June 2011 - by Dr. Bruce Yandle

Latest Editorial Israel and Taiwan Await Tomorrow by Clinton H. Whitehurst, Jr.

Economics for Holley-days STI Senior Scholar and economist Holley Ulbrich takes a whimsical tour through the year linking holidays to economic ideas and issues, from health care to corporations, intergenerational equity to economic forecasting. This series is eventually destined to be published as a book. Continuity and Change: Easter as a Blended Holiday Three King's Day: Bringing Gifts Working for Nothing - International Volunteer Day For more documents in this series, please visit Holley's Editorials

The Economic Situation - December 2010 - by Dr. Bruce Yandle

Self Portrait Updates The Self Portrait: How Are We Doing In South Carolina? is an ongoing biannual survey developed in collaboration with the University of South Carolina's Institute for Public Service and Policy Research Survey Laboratory. The project is designed to help us better understand South Carolinian's perceptions of the state's current and future outlook, if attitudes are changing over time, and where changes in priorities may be in order. The Self Portrait: Summary of Responses The Self Portrait: Results To Date

A Citizens Guide to National Defense and National Security by Clinton H. Whitehurst Download Report

Developing a Theoretical Framework for Water Quality Trading in the Saluda-Reedy Watershed, South Carolina This study examines the feasibility of a water quality trading program for the Saluda-Reedy watershed in upstate South Carolina specifically targeted at the reduction of phosphorous, a pollutant of growing concern in the watershed. Three important components of a trading program are: (1) an understanding of the phosphorous effluent problem in the watershed, (2) an agreed nutrient cap, and (3) willing buyers and sellers. Through an analysis of recent scientific findings and by collecting new anecdotal information from key watershed stakeholders, the study comments on these components.   Full Report

Greenwood County in Comparative Perspective: Education and Economic Development Update This 2010 update compares the economic and education condition and performance of Greenwood County and its peer counties in the region. Education revenues, expenditures, academic achievement and rankings are assessed. In addition, population, employment and income levels are updated and analyzed. Employment detail is provided in the manufacturing, retail trade and health care sectors. Download the Full Report

Taxation in South Carolina - Issues and Challenges This publication is a compilation of Senior Scholar Holley Ulbrich's Policy Briefs on tax issues in South Carolina. Download the Full Report

Policy Briefs on Taxation This series of policy briefs written by Senior Scholar Holley Ulbrich offers clear, concise analysis of current tax issues in South Carolina aimed at the average interested citizen who wants to understand what is at stake in proposed legislation or in reconsidering existing tax policies. Using Fees and Charges to Fund Government To Earmark or Not to Earmark Property Tax Assessment Rates Tax Expenditures: Using Tax Credits and Deductions as Policy Tools Principles of a Good Revenue System Taxation of Internet and Catalog Sales Updating Excise Taxes Taxing Services State Property Tax Comparisons: Residential Property Point of Sale Assessment Assessment Caps and Point of Sale Provision Comparing Taxes Across States Why Should You Care about the Index of Taxpaying Ability