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Reforming the Polish Tax System to Improve its Efficiency
Serres, Alain de - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2008
The Polish tax system is characterised by high social security contributions for both employers and employees. As a result, Poland has one of the highest tax wedges in the OECD, despite relatively low personal income tax rates. This, combined with a relatively high minimum wage and generous...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005046187
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Improving Taxes and Transfers in Australia
Hemmings, Philip; Tuske, Annamaria - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2015
reduction. This review particularly recommends shifting away from income taxation to indirect taxation, for instance by raising … reform to vehicle-related taxation. This Working Paper relates to the 2014 OECD Economic Survey of Australia (www … pour la réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre et appuie la réforme de la taxation des véhicules. Ce Document de …
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Reforming the Tax System in Japan to Promote Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Growth
Jones, Randall S.; Tsutsumi, Masahiko - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2008
Tax reform is an urgent priority, as Japan needs as much as 5% to 6% of GDP of additional government revenue just to stabilise public debt, which has risen to 180% of GDP. In addition to raising revenue, tax reform should promote economic growth, address the deterioration in income distribution...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005045634
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Reforming the Tax System in Korea to Promote Economic Growth and Cope with Rapid Population Ageing
Jones, Randall S. - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2009
Korea has one of the lowest tax burdens in the OECD area, reflecting its small public sector. However, rapid population ageing will put upward pressure on government spending. The challenge is to meet the long-run need for greater expenditures and tax revenue while sustaining strong economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005045955
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Reforming the Tax System in Japan to Promote Fiscal Sustainability and Economic Growth
Jones, Randall Sidney - 2008
Tax reform is an urgent priority, as Japan needs as much as 5% to 6% of GDP of additional government revenue just to stabilise public debt, which has risen to 180% of GDP. In addition to raising revenue, tax reform should promote economic growth, address the deterioration in income distribution...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012444635
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Reforming the Tax System in Korea to Promote Economic Growth and Cope with Rapid Population Ageing
Jones, Randall Sidney - 2009
Korea has one of the lowest tax burdens in the OECD area, reflecting its small public sector. However, rapid population ageing will put upward pressure on government spending. The challenge is to meet the long-run need for greater expenditures and tax revenue while sustaining strong economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012445076
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Reforming the Polish Tax System to Improve its Efficiency
De Serres, Alain - 2008
The Polish tax system is characterised by high social security contributions for both employers and employees. As a result, Poland has one of the highest tax wedges in the OECD, despite relatively low personal income tax rates. This, combined with a relatively high minimum wage and generous...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012446276
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Taxation and Economic Growth
Johansson, Åsa; Heady, Chistopher; Arnold, Jens; Brys, Bert - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2008
-designing taxation within each of the broad tax categories could in some cases ensure sizeable efficiency gains. For example, reduced …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005045631
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Towards a Less Distortive and More Efficient Tax System in Portugal
Pina, Álvaro - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2010
base broadening through reduced tax expenditures in the major direct and indirect taxes, as well as in property taxation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008726893
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How to Reform the Belgian Tax System to Enhance Economic Growth
Høj, Jens - Economics Department, Organisation de Coopération et … - 2009
source in Belgium. The Belgian differential taxation of saving vehicles distorts investment decisions, hampering the … effects on workers’ labour market decisions. Recognising the latter, the authorities have aimed at reducing taxation on labour … source de recettes fiscales. La taxation différenciée des instruments l’épargne fausse les décisions d …
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