Corporate lobbying and commitment failure in capital taxation
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The increase in corporate lobbying because of taxation levied on irreversible investments is discussed. The governments fail to stick to strict commitment in respect of these capital taxes. The effects on tax collections because of this form of discouragement to the sunken investments and encouragement to flexible investments is examined.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2003
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How much equity does the government hold?
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The significance of the United States government in the equity market regarding the claims of tax revenues is studied. The tax on capital income is used to measure the government's equity stake in the stock market.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2004
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Policy gambles
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The impact of electoral obligations on government's decision regarding policy making is studied. The inefficiencies of policy making are analyzed.
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2004
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