-valorem taxes. We show that (i) a monopoly may have too high output compared to the social optimum; (ii) output may be reduced by …

We analyze the incidence and welfare effects of unit sales taxes in experimental monopoly and Bertrand markets. We find …, in line with economic theory, that firms with no market power are able to shift a high share of a tax burden on to … consumers, independent of whether buyers are automated or human players. In monopoly markets, a monopolist bears a large share …

This paper highlights the potential for joint OECD (or non-OPEC) carbon taxes to reduce OPEC's monopoly rent and … theory, the primary purpose of a carbon tax is to internalize a global negative externality. A second benefit for individual … the supplier's price of oil, thus decreasing non-OPEC countries' oil demand, and transferring OPEC monopoly rent to non …

This paper proposes a theory of commodity taxation in the presence of durable goods. Optimal commodity taxes depend on … theory justifies housing provisions in the income tax code …