The quality of data on employment income is explored using Tanzanian and Zambian household survey datasets. The extent … of missing and implausible income data is assessed and four different methods are applied to impute missing or …

of the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate and increases in benefit amounts in 2018. Although poverty and … an expanded set of social benefits would lead to reduced poverty and inequality in comparison to the current practice of …

This paper assesses the effects of public policies on income taxes and benefits in six African countries. The … inequality and poverty. The results are based on newly developed microsimulation models for Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique, South … various income components. …

, the income data in the NHIES is problematic and so analysis of the impact of policies on poverty should be treated with … social security, personal income tax and value added tax arrangements are outlined. Various strengths and weaknesses of the … Namibian Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES) as an underpinning dataset for NAMOD are highlighted. In particular …

revenue losses and impact on poverty are estimated. The rules for direct taxes are then modified in order to identify ways in …

This paper assesses the effects of public policies on income taxes and benefits in six African countries. The … inequality and poverty. The results are based on newly developed microsimulation models for Ethiopia, Ghana, Mozambique, South … various income components. …

of the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate and increases in benefit amounts in 2018. Although poverty and … an expanded set of social benefits would lead to reduced poverty and inequality in comparison to the current practice of …