Unit Versus Ad Valorem Taxes : Monopoly In General Equilibrium

We show that if a monopoly sector is imbedded in a general equilibrium framework and profits are taxed at one hundred percent, then unit (specific) taxation and ad valorem taxation are welfare-wise equivalent. This is contrary to all known claims.

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Year of publication:	2006
Authors:	Blackorby, Charles ; Murty, Sushama
Institutions:	Department of Economics, University of Warwick
Subject:	Ad valorem taxes \| unit taxes \| monopoly

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Series:	The Warwick Economics Research Paper Series (TWERPS).
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Notes:	18 pages
Classification:	H21 - Efficiency; Optimal Taxation
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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