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Regime type, inequality, and redistributive transfers in developing countries
Dodlova, Marina; Giolbas, Anna - 2017
The debate on whether democracy and inequality increase the level of redistribution is ongoing. We construct a model … that predicts higher probability of redistribution in democracies than autocracies through social transfers. Higher … inequality leads to more redistribution in democracies but not necessarily in autocracies. Using the new data on Non …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011596960
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Welfare and redistributive effects of social assistance in the Global South
Niño-Zarazúa, Miguel - 2019
This paper presents an analysis of the recent evolution of social assistance in the developing world, looking at its complex typological configuration, which has interlinked with, and partly reflects the complex demographic and epidemiological transitions and rapid urbanization and economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012124448
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Microsimulation analysis of the impact of indirect tax benefits on income distribution and poverty alleviation in Tanzania : an application of TAZMOD
Maskaeva, Asiya; Bochkaeva, Zanda; Mmasa, Joel; … - 2019
This paper analyses the impacts of indirect tax policy reforms on income distribution and poverty in Tanzania by applying a standard static microsimulation model TAZMOD v1.8. The simulations model two indirect tax reforms involving changes to the excise duty and value-added tax rates on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011986913
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Microsimulation of impacts of tax and transfer in Viet Nam : feasibility study
Nguyen, Duong Anh; Minh Binh Tran; Anh Mai Le - 2016
This paper assesses the feasibility of simulating the distributional impacts produced by various tax and transfer instruments in Viet Nam. Viet Nam's system of tax and transfer policies underwent frequent changes, in terms of diversity and adjustment scope. The most important source of data is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011484460
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Tax-benefit microsimulation in Ecuador : a feasibility study
Jara, H. Xavier - 2015
The aim of this study is to evaluate the feasibility to implement a tax and benefit microsimulation model for Ecuador using EUROMOD as an interface. We first present a detailed description of the main components of the tax and benefit system in Ecuador for year 2014. We then describe available...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011408311
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Cash transfers in Latin America : effects on poverty and redistribution
Amarante, Verónica; Brun, Martín - 2016
on poverty reduction and income redistribution. We also present a static microsimulation to analyse the potential impacts …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011568183
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Redistribution, inequality and political participation : evidence from Mexico during the 2008 financial crisis
Justino, Patricia; Martorano, Bruno - 2016
This paper explores the relationship between a large government cash transfer programme, changes in inequality, and political participation in Mexico. The results show that increases in the coverage of the programme during the 2008 financial crisis resulted in greater individual participation in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011568213
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Income redistribution in Latin America : a microsimulation approach
Arancibia Romero, Cristina; Dondo, Mariana; Jara, H. Xavier - 2019
providing a large degree of redistribution, whereas the Bolivian system has a very modest role. We further exploit the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011966611
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The distributional impact of tax and benefit systems in six African countries
Gasior, Katrin; Leventi, Chrysa; Noble, Michael; … - 2018
This paper assesses the effects of public policies on income taxes and benefits in six African countries. The comparative analysis focuses on the distribution and composition of incomes and assesses the effect of these policies on inequality and poverty. The results are based on newly developed...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011944796
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Fiscal redistribution in Brazil : dynamic microsimulation, 2003–15
Neri, Marcelo Cortes; Siqueira, Rozane Bezerra de; … - 2018
This paper assesses causes and consequences of fiscal redistribution in Brazil. The framework proposed allows … attempt to gauge actual fiscal policy redistribution changes over time in Brazil. The study develops an empirical methodology …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011922207