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The importance of information for tax design: Evidence from the...

Many countries are considering introducing or reforming their wealth tax policies. This column studies the effects of a French wealth...

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July 7, 2025
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The value added tax paradox in resource-dependent economies

The introduction of value added taxes has been widely perceived as successful, boosting government revenue and stimulating industrialisation. This contrasts...

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June 30, 2025
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Bridging the gap: revenue mobilization in South Asia

South Asia is grappling with significant fiscal challenges that affect its governments’ ability to provide essential public services. Although its...

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May 29, 2025
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Tariffs cannot fund the government: Evidence from tariff Laffer curves

Until the late 19th century, states raised most of their government revenues from import tariffs. This column asks whether the...

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April 28, 2025
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Extractive taxation and the French Revolution

Extractive taxation is considered one of the main causes of the French Revolution. This column exploits regional variations in the...

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April 25, 2025
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Inflation on Wall Street versus Main Street

Since 2021, developed countries have experienced a significant inflation episode. This column uses Decision Maker Panel data from UK CEOs...

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April 2, 2025
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Mining insights from the underground economy

Economists have long struggled to measure the informal economy, despite its significant role in global economic activity. Previous methods have...

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March 31, 2025
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The effects of a progressive tax reform

Tax progressivity is a cornerstone of government redistribution efforts worldwide. Yet, despite its widespread use, much remains unknown about how...

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February 20, 2025
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China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and...

China will reduce import tariffs on ethane and certain recycled copper and aluminium raw materials from next year, the government...

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December 28, 2024
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Estimating the Laffer tax rate on capital income: Cross-base responses...

Capital income taxation is increasingly recognised as essential for addressing inequality, yet its effectiveness is often limited by behavioural responses....