Capital income taxation and economic growth in open economies

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 668-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geremia Palomba
2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-306
Author(s):  
Lars Kunze

Abstract This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between capital income taxation and economic growth within an overlapping generations model when individuals may bequeath wealth. The altruistic concern is modeled as a synthesis of joy-of-giving and family altruism so that individuals may derive utility from the amount of bequest itself and by providing children with a disposable income later on in life. Using this framework, it is shown that, in contrast to the existing literature, increasing the capital income tax rate may well enhance growth under operative bequests.


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