John Shoaf

John Shoaf

Johnny Shoaf was a Research Fellow with Mercatus's Global Prosperity Initiative. He was formerly a Research Fellow with Mercatus's Regulatory Studies Program.

Published Research

Local Tax Incentives in Action: The Payment-in-Lieu of Tax Program in Memphis, Tennessee

Frederic Sautet, John Shoaf | May 31, 2006
Frederic Sautet and John Shoaf analyze the effectiveness of Memphis, Tennessee's Payment-in-Lieu-of-Tax (PILOT) program. With a heightened focus on job creation, cities are relying on targeted tax…

Incidental Take Permit Revocation Regulations and 'No Surprises Under the Endangered Species Act'

John Shoaf, Randy Simmons | Jan 01, 2005
This article address regulations of permits and issues under the Endangered Species…

Testimony & Comments

Public Interest Comment on ESA Incidental Take Permit Revocation Regulations

Susan Dudley, John Shoaf, Randy Simmons | Aug 03, 2004
This comment analyzes the Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) proposed rule to re-issue its Permit Revocation…

Media Clippings

PILOT is broken, and council plan can't fix it

Frederic Sautet, John Shoaf | Jun 05, 2006
Outlet: Commercial Appeal

Urban Empowerment Zones

John Shoaf | Sep 27, 2005
Outlet: Regulation Magazine

Mercatus Reports: Summer 2005

Susan Dudley, Jerry Ellig, John Shoaf | Jul 01, 2005