tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256136730392159236.post6561828078940778403..comments2009-02-03T09:08:21.977-05:00R. Randolph Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15347412633097611934noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256136730392159236.post-84377506878903347282009-02-03T08:35:00.000-05:002009-02-03T08:35:00.000-05:00Right now, it may be an open question re: directed tax cuts vs directed subsidies.<BR/><BR/>Both can be effective and positive if they are aimed, as you propose, towards "green" industries that need nurturing in order to develop and grow.<BR/><BR/>Direct subsidies can bolster private investment so in industries with high capital cost barriers to entry, they might be the most effective.<BR/><BR/>At this time, trillions of dollars of private wealth have evaporated. The necessary upfront investment from that quarter may be too weak or spread too thin for all the work that needs to be done ASAP.beezerhttp://www.beezernotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256136730392159236.post-69383793035641096252009-01-16T21:46:00.000-05:002009-01-16T21:46:00.000-05:00I LOVE the idea of green energy tax cuts. It makes sense...Max Rosennoreply@blogger.com