Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

High earners avoid taxes more than reduce work when rates increase.

Top Rate of Income Tax
Alan Manning

Paper Summary

The debate over how much tax the rich should pay is ongoing. Research shows that when tax rates on high earners are raised, they tend to find ways to avoid paying more rather than work less.

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