Income Inequality and Fiscal Policy (2nd Edition)
This note will describe recent trends in income inequality in both advanced and developing economies and how tax and expenditure policies have impacted on these trends. It will discuss how tax and expenditure policies should be designed to bring about a more equitable distribution of income, as well...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
International Monetary Fund
2012
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| Series: | Staff Discussion Notes
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| Collection: | International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This note will describe recent trends in income inequality in both advanced and developing economies and how tax and expenditure policies have impacted on these trends. It will discuss how tax and expenditure policies should be designed to bring about a more equitable distribution of income, as well as to protect the most vulnerable populations during periods of fiscal consolidation |
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| Physical Description: | 37 pages |
| ISBN: | 9781475510850 |