Vor dem Hintergrund einer zunehmend disparat verlaufenden Finanzlage der deutschen Kommunen begibt sich Marc Seuberlich mithilfe quantitativer und qualitativer Daten auf die Suche nach den möglichen Ursachen dieser Entwicklung. Forschungsleitend wird von der These ausgegangen, dass neben den...

The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes is the multilateral framework within which work in the area of tax transparency and exchange of information is carried out by over 90 jurisdictions which participate in the work of the Global Forum on an equal footing....

Abstract: Öffentlichen Rechnungsprüfern (z. B. Rechnungshöfen) wird eine wichtige Rolle bei der Kontrolle von Regierung und Verwaltung zugesprochen. Trotzdem wurden sie bisher aus ökonomischer Sicht kaum untersucht. Dieses Buch ist die erste systematische ökonomische Analyse des Einflusses...

Fabian Schnell develops a model indicating that by keeping real interest rates too low, monetary policy can distort the allocation of resources across firms and potentially delay economic recovery after a recession. This is a new channel of monetary policy that is especially relevant in view of...

Under Action 14, countries have committed to implement a minimum standard to strengthen the effectiveness and efficiency of the mutual agreement procedure (MAP). The MAP is included in Article 25 of the OECD Model Tax Convention and commits countries to endeavour to resolve disputes related to...

Introduction: Measuring Tax Progression -- Theories: Local Measures -- Global Measures -- Uniform Measures -- Applications: Data and Fiscal Institutions of the Surveyed Countries -- Numerical Results -- Statistical Tests -- Progression Intensity

Taxes on the highly skilled are an important cost factor for companies competing internationally for talent. This book provides an international comparison of the effective level of taxes and social security charges imposed on highly qualified employees. Based on a newly developed inter-temporal...