A generalization of the Atkinson-Stiglitz (1976) theorem on the undesirability of nonuniform excise taxation

The Atkinson-Stiglitz (1976) theorem on the undesirability of nonuniform excise taxation when all agents have homogeneous, separable preferences is extended to allow for nonseparability with respect to endogenous variables that will be subject to distortions.

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Year of publication:	2010
Authors:	Hellwig, Martin F.
Published in:	Economics Letters. - Elsevier, ISSN 0165-1765. - Vol. 108.2010, 2, p. 156-158
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Optimal taxation Atkinson-Stiglitz Theorem

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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