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Bonzai 03:29, 31 Jul 2004 (EDT)



I have relocated this listing of references from the article page of Gary Anderson -- by all means use material to expand the stub article and cite the references. cheers - --Bob Burton 20:39, 8 Jun 2004 (EDT)


- AdTI-Tobacco-Industry stealth consultant 1988-1996

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIDN0018432-8476.html (Tobacco Institute) Public Affairs Management Plan Progress Report Date: Jan 1988 Length: 45 pages TIDN0018432-TIDN0018476

page 22: We have identified an initial group of economists to work on the "social cost" issue. They include: Bob Tolllson, George Mason Universlty; Richard Wagner, Florida State Universiey; Dwight Lee, University of Georgia; Robert Wagner, Auburn Universley; Gary Anderson, California State Northridge; Richard Higgins, Howrey & Simon; and James Savarese, Savarese & Associates. We held an organizantional meeting to review "social rush" issues and go brief the economists on our issue plan.

Research needs presented to the economists included: review and critique of existing "social cost" literature; producuivity and absenteeism; insurance costs; social security/Medicare cost; and, application of "social cost" economics to ocher indusustries We will receive research proposals in the next few weeks and will select projects to begin immediately. Robert Ekelund already has submitted a proposal concerning absenteeism.

Bob Tolllson is preparing a proposal for an academic symposlum on the "social cost" issue to be held once initial research is complete. The economists also are indenttfying opportunities to deliver presentations on the issue before regional and national economic conferences.

The Tollison and Wagner "social cost" book is scheduled to be published in March. We met with Tollison and public affairs counsel to discuss a media tour and other promotional ideas. ...

Page 24: Budget: Professional Fees $27,917 (year to date).


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http://tobaccodocuments.org/atc/71008079.html (American Tobacco Company) Date: 29 Jan 1988 Length: 17 pages ATX03 0339614-ATX03 0339630

pages 13 - 14:

Status: "Social Costs Economists Network. We have identified a core group of economists uniquely qualified to work on the issue. The group will conduct research for publication and presentation at academic conferences and symposia, and will be available to challenge "social cost~" economics utilized by anti-smokers at public and legislative forums. The group includes:

Gary Anderson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Economics California State University at Northrldge

Robert Ekelund Jr., Ph.D. Lowder Professor of Economics Auburn Unlversity

Richard Higgins, Ph.D. Economist Washington Economic Research Consultants (Former Deputy Directort Bo~eau of Economicsp Federal Trade Commission)

Dwight Lee, Ph.D. Professor, Dep~rtment of Economics Unlversity of Georgia

Robert D. ~ollison, Ph.D. Director, Public Choice Center George Mason University

Richard Wagnec, Ph.D. Holbert Harris University Distinguished Professor George ~ason University

Bob Ebel, Ph.D. Director, Public Finance Program The Urban Institute

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIOK0021837-1844.html (Tobacco Institute) [List of Economists] Date: 19880204/Y Length: 8 pages TIOK0021837-TIOK0021844

page 1: CALIFORNIA

Professor Gary Anderson
Department of Economics
California State at Northridge
Northridge, CA 91330
818-885-2443
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http://tobaccodocuments.org/lor/88116221-6224.html (Tobacco Institute) 'Social Costs' Activities Date: 16 Mar 1988 Length: 4 pages 88116221-88116224

Since approval of the 1988 budget in December 1987, we have undertaken an aggressive program to deal with the "social costs" issue. ...

... "Social Costs" Economists Network. We have identified a core group of economists uniquely qualified to work on the issue. The group will conduct research for publication and presentation at academic conferences and symposia, and will be available to challenge "social costs" economics utilized by anti-smokers at public and legislative forums. The group includes:

Gary Anderson, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Economics California State University at Northridge

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/atc/71081376.html (American Tobacco Company) Tax Issue, Consulting Economist Team Date: 1989 Length: 2 pages ATX30 0003587-ATX30 0003588

page 1: CONSULTING ECONOMIST TEAM

Background

A core of five economists is versed in all our issues.

Most of the economists are politically conservative, with many from the "public choice" school of economics.

All are affiliated with academic institutions; many hold chairs in the universities' economic departments.

Who they are

The core group of economists includes: Robert Tollison, Richard Wagner, Dwight Lee, Gary Anderson and Michael Davis.

Additional economists, located in 43 states, are called upon for op-eds and other writing assignments.

Length of relationship

A Washington-based consultant developed the network of economists several years ago. (And is responsible for maintaining it.)

At our direction, the consultant activates select members of the network.

How we use them

Prepare and deliver testimony.

One-on-one briefings with representatives, lobbyists, other interests.

Interviews with the media.

Write and publish op-eds.

Conduct research and promote the findings.

Make presentations to their peers.

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/atc/71081377.html (American Tobacco Company) Social Cost Issue, Consulting Economist Team Date: 1989 Length: 2 pages ATX30 0003589-ATX30 0003590

page 1: CONSULTING ECONOMIST TEAM

Background

o A core of six consulting economists is specifically trained in the social cost issue.

o These economists are prepared for a variety of assignments, from presenting testimony to conducting research.

Who they are

o The social cost economic team includes: Robert Tollison, Richard Wagner, Dwight Lee, Richard Higgins, Gary Anderson and Michael Davis.

Length of relationship

o The team of social cost economists was established in early 1988. However, most of the economists have consulted with the industry on other issues for several years.

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/lor/86015105-5117.html (Lorillard Tobacco Company) Tax Hearing Readiness Date: 1989 (est.) Length: 13 pages 86015105-86015117

page 3: Economists:

Bill Orzechowski, Tobacco Institute Robert Tollison, George Mason University Richard Wagner, George Mason University Dwight Lee, University of Georgia, Athens Michael Davis, Southern Methodist University Gary Anderson, Califiornia State at Northridge Other Network economists (see attached first)

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/lor/86015122-5123.html (Lorillard Tobacco Company) 'Social Costs' Hearing Readiness Date: 1989 (est.) Length: 2 pages 86015122-86015123

Background

The "social cost"' issue impacts all of our issues. Proponents: of cigarette excise tax increases, smoking restrictions and advertising bans often rely on "social cost" arguments to support their efforts...

What TI, and Its Allies Must Cover

1. "Social cost" arguments u, sed to justify excise tax increases, smoking restrictions and ad bans are not valid.

2. Independent economists! state that "sociial cost" calculations used by anti-smokers do not withstand credible economic scruitiny.

3. There: is no convincing~ economic evidence that smokers impose costs, on society. Any supposedl costs are "private costs" and are borne by the smoker.

Page 2: Economists:

Bill Orzechowski, Tobacco Institute Robert Tollison, George: Mason University Richard Wagner, George Mason University Dw:ight Lee, University of Georgia, Athens Michael Davis, Southern. Methodist University Gary Anderson, California State at Northrldge William Prendergast

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/lor/92761030-1042.html (Lorillard Tobacco Company) Tax Hearing Readiness Date: 1989 (est.) Length: 13 pages 92761030-92761042

page 3: Economists:

Bill Orzechowski, Tobacco Institute Robert Tollison, George Mason University Richard Wagner, George Mason University Dwight Lee, University of Georgia, Athens Michael Davis, Southern Methodist University Gary Anderson, California State at Northridge Other Network economists (see attached list)

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIDN0006954-6958.html (Tobacco Institute) Communication Efforts June 1989 Date: Jun 1989 Length: 5 pages TIDN0006954-TIDN0006958

page 3: Economist Gary Anderson presented the findings of his research, "The Social Costs of Everyday Life," during a meeting of the Western Economic Association. This marks the first time a component of the 1988 social cost research program has been presented to the economists' peers.

http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIDN0019303-9307.html

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIDN0011871-1904.html (Tobacco Institute) Public Affairs Management Plan Progress Report Date: Jun 1989 Length: 34 pages TIDN0011871-TIDN0011904

page 19: Overview

Drafts of all four of the 1989 research projects have been received. Gary Anderson's 1988 research paper, "The Social Cost of Everyday Life," was well received by his peers during the recent Western Economic Association annual meeting.

Highlights

Last month, the first of the 1988 social cost research projects was. made public. Consulting economist Gary Anderson presented his paper to 20 colleagues during the Western Economic Association's annual meeting. Economists Dwight Lee and Dick Wagner rounded out the session on "Social Cost as an Economic and Political Issue."

page 21:

professional fees: $245,453 (Year to Date expenses).

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIDN0005687-5689.html (Tobacco Institute) Communications Efforts October 1989 Date: Oct 1989 Length: 3 pages TIDN0005687-TIDN0005689

page 1: COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS OCTOBER 1989

Professors Robert Tolllson and Richard Wagner conducted media tours on the "social costs of smoking" in Los Angeles, San Diego, Memphis and Little Rock. Among other media expressing interest, the Los Angeles Times requested an editorial, which has been submitted for possible publication. Reports and transcripts are enclosed.

      "Political Entry Barriers and Tax Incidence: The Political Economy of Sales and Excise Taxes," an article by economists Robert Tollison and Gary Anderson was published in Public Finance. The authors find when political entry barriers prevent low-lncome individuals from participating in the polltical process, the poor pay more excise and sales taxes. A copy of the article is enclosed.


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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIFL0536332-6369.html (Tobacco Institute) Public Affairs Management Plan Progress Report December 1989 Date: Dec 1989 Length: 38 pages TIFL0536332-TIFL0536369

page 4: Consulting economists Robert Tollison and Gary Anderson provided a state-by-state analysis based on the hypothesis set forth in their article, "Political Entry Barriers and Tax Incidence: The Political Economy of Sales and Excise Taxes." We will review the findings of the analysis and assess its utility in tax matters.

page 6: professional fees: $704,956 (Year to date expenses)

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIFL0536164-6203.html (Tobacco Institute) Public Affairs Management Plan Progress Report April 1990 Date: Apr 1990 Length: 40 pages TIFL0536164-TIFL0536203

page 25: "Smoking and Absenteeism," by consulting economists Robert Ekelund, Richard Ault, John Jackson, Richard Saba and David Saurman, has been accepted for publication by the academic journal, Applied Economics. The authors examine previous absenteeism and productivity studies and find that the "association of smoking and increased absenteeism is spurious."

Consulting economists will receive TI support for a presentation of academic papers during the Western Economic Association's conference to be held in San Diego in June. The session, "Smoking and Public Policy," will involve Dwight Lee and Gary Anderson in a discussion of smoking and social cost issues.

page 27: Professional fees: $60,667 (year to date expenses) Explanation: Activity, including economist presentations, will pick up as the year progresses.

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIFL0538126-8164.html (Tobacco Institute) Public Affairs Management Plan Progress Report Date: Apr 1990 Length: 39 pages TIFL0538126-TIFL0538164

page 25: "Smoking and Absenteeism," by consulting economists Robert Ekelund, Richard Ault, John Jackson, Richard Saba and David Saurman, has been accepted for publication by the academic journal, AD91ied Economics. The authors examine previous absenteeism and productivity studies and find that the "association of smoking and increased absenteeism is spurious."

Consulting economists will receive TI support for a presentation of academic papers during the Western Economic Association's conference to be held in San Diego in June. The session, "Smoking and Public Policy," will involve Dwight Lee and Gary Anderson in a discussion of smoking and social cost issues.

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIDN0017394-7432.html (Tobacco Institute) Public Affairs Management Plan Progress Report June 1990 Date: Jun 1990 Length: 39 pages TIDN0017394-TIDN0017432

page 23: Consulting economists presented papers on the social cost issue during the Western Economic Association's annual meeting in San Diego, California. Dwight Lee chaired the session entitled, "Smoking and Public Policy." Papers were offered by Lee ("Smoking and Public Policy"), Gary Anderson ("Politics, Redistribution and Smoking") and Benjamin Zycher ("Insurance and Smoking: Market vs. Government"). A full report on the conference is expected nex~ month.

We have agreed to support consulting economists' presentations during sessions of two other major academic conferences later this year: the Atlantic Economic Society and the Southern Economic Association. Both will focus on aspects of "user fees" and budgetary politics.

page 25: Prof. Fees $62,626 (year to date expenses); budgeted year-to-date $166,500; Explanation -- Activity will increase as the year progresses.

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TI16551799-1815.html The Tobacco Institute 1997 Budget State Activities Division Cost Center Region Viii - Gary Anderson No. 1480 Date: 01 Nov 1996 Length: 17 pages TI16551799-TI16551815

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/pm/2074211106.html (Philip Morris) Facsimile Transmission Gary Anderson Letter Date: 20 Nov 1996 Length: 1 page 2074211106

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/lor/92756807-6876.html (Lorillard Tobacco Company) Science, Economics, and Environmental Policy: A Critical Examination A Research Report Conducted by the Alexis De Tocqueville Institution Date: 11 Aug 1994 Length: 70 pages 92756807-92756876


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SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION

A research report by the Alexis de Tocqueville Institution

Academic Advisory Board

Dr. Gary Anderson Professor of Economics California State University-Northridge

Dr. Nancy Bord Visiting Scholar The Hoover Institution Stanford University

Dr. Gordon L. Brady Associate Professor and Director Environmental Studies Sweet Briar College

Dr. Jeffrey Clark Professor of Economics University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Dr. Michael Darby Professor of Economics and Director J.M. Olin Center for Policy University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. Robert Ekelund Lowder Eminent Scholar Auburn University

Dr. Michael Gough Project Director Congressional Office of Technology Assessment

Dr. William Hazeltine Environmental Consultant

Dr. Thomas Hopkins Gosnell Professor of Economics Rochester Institute of Technology

Dr. Dwight R. Lee Ramsey Professor of Economics University of Georgia

Dr. Michael Marlow Professor of Economics California State Polytechnic University-San Luis Obispo

Dr. Thomas Gale Moore Senior Fellow The Hoover Institution Stanford University

Dr. Malcolm Ross Research Mineralogist U.S. Geological Survey

Dr. S. Fred Singer Professor Emeritus of Environmental Sciences University of Virginia and President Science and Environmental Policy Project

Dr. Gerhard Stohrer Director of Chemical Risk Program Science and Environmental Policy Project and former Department Head Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research

Dr. Mark Thornton Professor of Economics Auburn University

Dr. Robert D. Tollison Duncan Black Professor of Economics and Director Center for the Study of Public Choice George Mason University

Dr. Richard Vedder Professor of Economics University of Ohio

Dr. Richard Wagner Professor of Economics and Chairman Department of Economics George Mason University

http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TICT0008140-8209.html (Tobacco Institute) Science, Economics, and Environmental Policy: a Critical Examination Date: 11 Aug 1994 Length: 70 pages TICT0008140-TICT0008209

http://tobaccodocuments.org/ti/TIMN0044660-4729.html (Tobacco Institute) Science Economics and Environmental Policy: a Critical Examination Date: 11 Aug 1994 Length: 70 pages TIMN0044660-TIMN0044729

http://tobaccodocuments.org/lor/88027867-7936.html (Lorillard Tobacco Company) Science, Economics, and Environmental Policy: A Critical Examination Date: 11 Aug 1994 Length: 70 pages 88027867-88027936

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http://tobaccodocuments.org/lor/92756102-6120.html

the Epa and the Science of Environmental Tobacco Smoke Date: 1994 (est.) Length: 19 pages 92756102-92756120

THE EPA AND THE SCIENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE

by Dr. S. Fred Singer Professor of Environmental Sciences (on leave) University of Virginia and Senior Fellow Alexis de Toequeville Institution

and Mr. Kent Jeffreys Adjunct Scholar Alexis de Tocqueville Institution

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