On selective indirect tax reform in developing countries

Article Abstract:

The selective reform of trade taxes and VATs in developing countries taking into account the existence of a non-formal sector in the economy is analyzed. Though the current consensus favors a reduction in tax and relies on VAT as an instrument for indirect taxation, the revenue-neutral selective reform of export tax and VAT can reduce welfare if the existence of a large informal sector is recognized.

Analysis, Tax reform, Value-added tax

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Integration of unemployment insurance with retirement insurance

Article Abstract:

A social insurance system that incorporates unemployment insurance and retirement insurance is examined. The suggested system allows workers to borrow from their future income when they are unemployed. The parameters that influence this integration are also discussed.

Strategy & planning, Financial management, Other General Government Support, Retirements (Honors), Planning, Finance, Retirement, Company business planning, Company financing, Unemployed workers

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Europe vs America: institutional hysteresis in a simple normative model

Article Abstract:

A study on the United States and European labor market institutions behavior towards unemployment benefits is presented.

Europe, Labor market, Labour market

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