Section 103(b) (4) (A) of the internal revenue code: can the tax code provide an efficient and effective low income "housing program"? ; (an economic analysis)

Johnson, Stuart Clark2019-10-102019-10-101986http://hdl.handle.net/10919/94470Section 103(b)(4)(A) the Internal Revenue Code was examined to determine its e££ectiveness in helping to achieve the goal of the federal government's low income housing policy--"a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family." A theoretical analysis of the general excise subsidy model on which this program is based highlighted certain empirical factors on which to focus to determine the potential effectiveness of the program. A theoretical analysis of the particular mechanism used resulted in a measure of effectiveness of providing a subsidy through tax-exempt bond financing. Empirical analysis basically showed that the mechanism is ineffective. Therefore, recent recommendations to abolish Section 103(b)(4)(A) are sound.iii, 52 leavesapplication/pdfen-USIn CopyrightLD5655.V855 1986.J638Internal revenue lawPublic housingHousingSection 103(b) (4) (A) of the internal revenue code: can the tax code provide an efficient and effective low income "housing program"? ; (an economic analysis)Thesis