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Crude oil equalization tax. Hearings before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, Ninety-Fifth Congress, First Session, September 16 and 19, 1977

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OSTI ID:5231614
Ohio Senator Howard M. Metzenbaum, presiding at the hearing, stated that the purpose of the hearing was to determine what supportive evidence exists inside and outside the administration to document claims that the crude oil equalization tax will reduce oil consumption rates. The administration suggests that by increasing the price of domestic crude oil to the artificial levels of the OPEC cartel, the American people will respond by reducing their consumption. Further, this reduction can be accomplished without affecting inflation or unemployment. This program relies on a tax rebate that theoretically will offset its obvious inflationary thrust. Statements were also heard from Dr. Alice Rivlin, Congressional Budget Office (accompanied by Dr. Richard Morgenstern). George R. Schink and William F. Finan from Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates, Inc. were also heard. Mr. John F. O'Leary, FEA Administrator, delivered a statement also. Much additional, complemental material is included in the publication. (MCW)
OSTI ID:
5231614
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English