Business, Management and Accounting
4 years ago

High Capital Taxes Stifle Investment and Growth in Western Economies

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National Bureau of Economic Research
The Taxation of Income from Capital
Mervyn King, Don Fullerton

Paper Summary

Taxation of income from capital affects investment and productivity growth. A study compared tax systems in the US, UK, Sweden, and West Germany to understand their impact. The research found a common framework for analysis, allowing accurate comparison of tax systems.

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