Why poor countries rely mostly on redistribution in-kind
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Tax collecting may be easier in richer countries, which have easier access to technology to make the task more efficient. This affects attitudes to public services, and may tend to encourage support for in-kind redistribution in poorer countries.
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2000
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Earmarked taxation: welfare versus political support
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Issues relating to earmarking to tax revenue are examined in detail. The impact of separating spending and taxation, and having each carried out by a different agent, is assessed.
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2000
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What is benefit taxation?
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Benefit taxation is explained, and a method of assessing benefit taxes is presented. The advantages of this method are set out and are compared with the Standard Lindhal method.
Publication Name: The Journal of Public Economics
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0047-2727
Year: 2000
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