Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

New tax rules could reshape income distribution and public services provision.

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RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
On Optimal Non-Linear Taxation and Public Good Provision in Overlapping Generations Economy
Jukka Pirttilä, Matti Tuomala

Paper Summary

The article explores how to best tax income and provide public goods in a society with different generations. It suggests that taxes on labor and capital should vary based on people's income levels. The study also shows that a specific rule can help decide how much of a public good should be provided, taking into account fairness between different generations.

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