scholarly journals Optimal Tax-Transfer Rules Under Equilibrium and New Labour Demand Scenarios

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ugo Colombino ◽  
Nizamul Islam

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Raúl Alberto Ponce Rodríguez ◽  
Benito Alan Ponce Rodríguez

We develop an analysis that identifies the characteristics of an optimal system of shared tax collection and intergovernmental transfers. Mathematical optimization is used to find the level of taxes and intergovernmental transfers. Formulas for the optimal level of taxes and transfers to subnational governments are characterized. We suggest reforms to intergovernmental transfers to include the costs of tax inefficiency, some tax equalization transfer rules, and the marginal social benefits of local public spending. Future research could include local public spending with regional externalities, migration, and consider a dynamic model. This article proposes an original theoretical model of optimal tax coordination and transfers. The optimal level of taxes and transfers are identified. This paper proposes reforms to the participation formula for subnational governments.



Author(s):  
Will Leggett
Keyword(s):  




Author(s):  
David Richards
Keyword(s):  




2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-282
Author(s):  
Ziwei Qi

The rural to urban migration in China represents one of the greatest internal migrations of people in history as rural populations have moved to cities in response to growing labour demand. One major cause of the increased labour demand was the “Reform and Open Market Policy” initiated at the end of the 1970s. The policy amplified the rural to urban divide by promoting a more thoroughly market-based economy with a corresponding reduction in the importance of agricultural production and a greater emphasis on non-agricultural market sectors. As a result, a series of economic reforms have drastically changed the cultural and social aspects of the rural area over the past three decades. Many social problems have been created due to rural to urban migration. These problems include institutional discrimination because of the restrictive household registration policies; social stigmatisation and discrimination in state-owned employment sectors and among urban residents; psychological distress and feelings of alienation.





2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lennart Stern
Keyword(s):  
Tax Rate ◽  


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document