
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carbon taxes are notoriously unpopular, but handing back carbon tax revenue as lump-sum dividends to all citizens as climate

While the financial secrecy of offshore tax havens has historically created ample tax evasion opportunities for wealthy individuals, automatic

Multinational enterprises have long been scrutinised for their ability to shift profits across borders, using tax havens to minimise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carbon taxes are notoriously unpopular, but handing back carbon tax revenue as lump-sum dividends to all citizens as climate

While the financial secrecy of offshore tax havens has historically created ample tax evasion opportunities for wealthy individuals, automatic

Multinational enterprises have long been scrutinised for their ability to shift profits across borders, using tax havens to minimise




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