I would like to see studies that try and illustrate a relationship
between taxes and economic growth.  I would like to know how taxes
effect growth.  Do they hinder growth?  If so, at what level.  Do they
promote growth?  If so, How?  I am looking for independant studies.  I
am not interested in studies that have political affiliations.

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Request for Question Clarification by omnivorous-ga on 20 Aug 2004 12:28 PDT

Papabjoe --

There's at least one other major study that treats taxation AS ONE OF
SEVERAL factors.  It's published by some major non-profit economic
groups (not by either American political party).  Is that adequate?

From your earlier question you've alrady seen the Tax Foundation report:
http://www.taxfoundation.org/sr129.pdf

If you consider the Tax Foundation politically independent, then you
probably won't have problems with these other research foundations.

Best regards,

Omnivorous-GA

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Clarification of Question by papabjoe-ga on 20 Aug 2004 14:16 PDT

The tax foundation appears to be a great source of information as well
as politically independant.  Specifically, I want to see studies that
come to some conclusions.  I don't want raw data.  I want to know what
studies exist that point to a relationship between taxes and the
growth of the economy that is taxed.  I understand that this is not an
exact science.  In fact I have already seen study summaries that
conclude there is not only a relationship, but that there exists a
"tollerance" level, or window.  I'm not convinced that this source is
not politically motivated.  I am looking for a variety of opinions
backed by non-biased studies - if they exist.  A variety could be just
two, but the more you can find, the better.

Papabjoe --

Here's an excellent reference to another study -- and an incisive
comment by Milton Friedman about "other factors."  The Fraser
Institute actually makes some assumptions about taxation -- but
recognizes that other factors are at work.  For example, because the
Democratic Republic of the Congo collects no taxes doesn't mean that
it's a positive factor in GNP or GNP growth:
Google Answers
"Per Capital GDP," (Omnivorous-GA, Aug. 3, 2004)
http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=376159

Note too that the Tax Foundation report above has data on a
state-by-state basis though I don't recall it being long on
conclusions.

Best regards,

Omnivorous-GA