Thanatology and economics: the behavioral economics of death

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The evidence from psychology and economics focusing the issue of the denial of death is presented and a model addressing its economic implications for the impact of estate and gift taxes are discussed. It is revealed that people forgo a significant amount of tax saving by postponing passing along their wealth to the next generation.

Public Finance Activities, Tax Administration, Tax administration and procedure, Estate tax, Estate taxes

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Toward a consumption tax, and beyond

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The imposition of tax based on consumption or income is debated. The United States federal tax system, which considers both the factors, is discussed.

Capital funds & cash flow, Consumption (Economics), Income tax, Valuation

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Putting firms into optimal tax theory

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The role of firms in optimizing of tax code with relation to value added tax is presented.

Venture Analysis, Interpretation and construction, Business enterprises, Value-added tax

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