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Taxing Financial Transactions Issues and Evidence

In reaction to the recent financial crisis, increased attention has recently been given to financial transaction taxes (FTTs) as a means of (1) raising revenue for a variety of possible purposes and/or (2) helping to curb financial market excesses. This paper reviews existing theory and evidence on...

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Main Author: Matheson, Thornton
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2011
Series:IMF Working Papers
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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