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Tax Policy and the Economy
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The Tax Policy and Economy series as discussed by the authors presents new research bearing on the effects of taxation on economic performance and analyzing the potential effects of potential tax reforms, as well as new research results are presented in a timely and accessible fashion.Abstract:
The Tax Policy and Economy series presents new research bearing on the effects of taxation on economic performance and analyzing the effects of potential tax reforms. Research results are, presented in a timely and accessible fashion.Volume 4 includes contributions by Glenn Hubbard, Lawrence Goulder, Lawrence Summers, Daniel Feenberg, and Eytan Sheshinski.Lawrence H. Summers is Professor of Economics at Harvard University and Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.read more
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