MCPP Commentary
See the schedules for Vital Signs Commentaries by Forest Thigpen on radio stations throughout Mississippi....
May 21, 2008
One of the most difficult concepts to grasp in tax policy is that taxes on businesses are not taxes on businesses. The reality is that taxes on businesses require higher prices for consumers, since the taxes become another cost of doing business, just like paying...
May 01, 2008
There are now two commissions considering reforms to the state tax code. One was appointed by the governor, and the other was created by the House Ways & Means Committee. Whatever plans come out of either of these groups, they should be guided by some key principles....
April 09, 2008
The commission appointed by Governor Barbour to study the state’s tax code has begun meeting. I have the privilege of being on that commission, and I would welcome your suggestions for changes you think should be made. The governor wants us to look at the total...
March 17, 2008
A prominent Mississippi businessman is asking the taxpayers of Mississippi to give him 17 million dollars to help his company. He told a Senate committee that the reason he was asking for the money was because the legislature had provided millions of dollars to...
February 18, 2008
There’s a phrase that’s often used as a conversation-stopper in public policy debates. Those who use this phrase seemingly seek to intimidate their opponents into defending evil against good. It seems to be used when all rational arguments fail. The phrase? “Anything...
February 06, 2008
Health insurance is one of the largest expenses for businesses, government, and families. There are lots of reasons for that, most of which have to do with government actions that inhibit innovation and competition - two of the primary elements that lead to improved...
January 24, 2008
It is often said in the halls of power that “personnel is policy.” Key staff members appointed by our leaders are usually indicative of the philosophy of those leaders....
December 28, 2007
William M. Penn, Ph. D.,
Professor of Economics and Business
Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi
Personal responsiblity is crucial to a properly functioning free market....
December 19, 2007
End of the Year Appeal...
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