Using data from the Census Bureau, this paper examines how Texas homeowners fare in relation to the average U.S. homeowner when it comes to paying property taxes and which Texas counties, in particular, face the highest burden.
Higher Education Subsidization: Why and How Should We Subsidize Higher Education?
We provide massive college subsidies at both the federal and state level. This paper explores the justifications for these college subsidies, subsidy design considerations, and evaluates the main subsidy programs to assess whether they are well-designed. Our evaluation discovers reasons to eliminate some subsidies and ways to improve other subsidies. Key points: Subsidies for higher...