In this paper we outline the results of some extensive econometric modelling that has been undertaken to establish a time-series of the size of the New Zealand Hidden Economy from 1968 to 1994. The derivation of these data has facilitated a good deal of associated research, and here we draw on...

This paper analyzes a large sample of unit records relating to tax audit cases for individual New Zealand firms, undertaken by Inland Revenue New Zealand over the period 1993 to 1995. The data are used to reveal the key characteristics that are associated with firms that comply, or fail to...

In this paper I support using econometric techniques to measure the size of the hidden (underground) economy, because such information is important for the construction of certain economic models, and for empirical policy analysis. Generally, detailed information on the output of the hidden...

This paper analyzes a large sample of unit records relating to tax audit cases for individual New Zealand firms, undertaken by Inland Revenue New Zealand over the period 1993 to 1995. The data are used to reveal the key characteristics that are associated with firms that comply, or fail to...

In this paper we consider a simple Logistic relationship between the relative size of the Hidden Economy in New Zealand, and the effective tax rates for the major tax components. The model that we estimate from annual time-series data is used to simulate the effects of changes in both the...

Information and communication technologies are transforming economies and societies around the world. In this respect, E-Commerce has the capability to build a new global economy. That is why government, industries, non-profit-organisations, trade unions and consumers would like to come together...

English abstract Animal rights and animal wellbeing. A Utopian approach. Entitling animals with personal rights will change the way of how agricultural production is organized. Animals will negotiate contracts with farmers. Animal rights do not contradict meat production as long as an animal's...

Die erneute Klage gegen den bundesstaatlichen Finanzausgleich seitens der bayerischen Staatsregierung zeigt die bayerische Entschlossenheit, das bisherige System zu verändern. Dabei wird unter anderem auf die Normierung der Grunderwerbsteuer und die Einwohnerveredelung, die im Rahmen des...

Dieser Beitrag geht der Frage nach, ob es aus ökonomischer Sicht zu rechtfertigen ist, dass in Deutschland der allgemeine Steuerzahler die Kosten für die an Spieltagen im Profifußball anfallenden Polizeieinsätze finanziert. Diese Frage wird zwar in Politik und Öffentlichkeit sowie im...

Es werden die Rechte und Pflichten untersucht, die den zehn neuen Mitgliedstaaten der EU in den Beitrittsverträgen auf der Basis des acquis communautaire zugewiesen werden. Weil die EU (15) die gemeinsamen Institutionen, die Verteilung der Zuständigkeiten und die Gemeinschaftspolitiken nicht...