Economics, Econometrics and Finance
4 years ago

Progressive tax policies lead to greater welfare benefits than flat tax.

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Computing in Economics and Finance
A Welfare Analysis of Progressive Tax and Transfer Policies: Is the Present System Better than the Flat Tax System?
Shailesh Bhandari, Ph. D.

Paper Summary

The study compares progressive and flat tax systems to see which one is better for the economy. By looking at how different households with varying incomes are affected by different tax rates, the researchers found that progressive tax rates lead to less welfare loss compared to flat tax rates.

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