Read the two journal articles.

1. Raising Revenue by Taxing Activities with Social Costs

Read “Raising Revenue by Taxing Activities with Social Costs,” by Cordes, Nicholson, & Sammartino from National Tax Journal (1990).

2. Growth Effects of Public Expenditure on the State and Local Level: Evidence From a Sample of Rich Governments

Read “Growth Effects of Public Expenditure on the State and Local Level: Evidence From a Sample of Rich Governments,” by Schaltegger & Torgler from Applied Economics (2006).

Write a 600-750-word Analysis Paper, examining how taxation and spending impact public policy and vice versa.

Paper should thoroughly incorporate concepts and readings discussed in the course thus far into your analysis.

Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide.