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- Publisher
- Wiley
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1988 Wiley Subscription Services
- ISSN
- 0002-9246
- eISSN
- 1536-7150
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1536-7150.1988.tb02065.x
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Abstract. Fiscal Pollution (excessive budget deficits), in certain aspects, is like environmental pollution. In both types of pollution some, possibly most individuals would be willing to reduce their own pollution if others would do the same. In the case of fiscal pollution individuals would be willing to give up their special interest demands if others would reciprocate in kind. But as long as individuals are forced to pay for the programs of others there is little incentive to reduce their own demands. Hence, restraints on political behavior such as a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution are needed to contro excessive fiscal pollution.
Journal
American Journal of Economics and Sociology – Wiley
Published: Jan 1, 1988