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Is the Collective Model of Labor Supply Useful for Tax Policy Analysis? : A Simulation Exercise
Bargain, Olivier; Moreau, Nicolas - 2005
effect of tax-benefit policies. We simulate this effect in the framework of a collective model of labor supply when shifting … from a joint to an individual taxation system in France. We show that the net-of-tax relative earning potential of the wife … sensitivity analysis shows that the collective model would be required if the tax reform was both radical and of extended scope. …
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GPD-linked Bonds as a Financing Tool for Developing Countries and Emerging Markets
Schröder, Michael; Heinemann, Friedrich; Kruse, Susanne; … - 2004
The paper examines the applicability of GDP-linked bonds for the financing of developing countries and emerging markets. GDP-linked bonds are bonds of which the coupon and/or redemption payments are tied to the GDP of the issuing country. The study encompasses a detailed empirical analysis of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010297388
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Political economy of additional development finance
Clunies-Ross, Anthony; Langmore, John - 2006
he paper considers the political obstacles and supports for additional development finance and a number of possible devices through which advantage may be taken of the supports and the obstacles circumvented. It emphasizes the need for effective negotiating alliances among developing-country...
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Microfinance, commercialisation and ethics
Schmidt, Reinhard H. - 2008
This paper discusses the so-called commercial approach to microfinance under economic and ethical aspects. It first shows how microfinance has developed from a purely welfare-oriented activity to a commercially relevant line of banking business. The background of this stunning success is the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010271345
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Private donations for international development
Micklewright, John; Wright, Anna - 2003
. It then looks at possibilities for the future, including tax deductions, the new ‘global funds’, corporate social …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010279188
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National taxation, fiscal federalism and global taxation
Boadway, Robin - 2003
tax rates, called fiscal equity, leaving them discretion to implement interpersonal redistribution schemes within their …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010279241
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Flight capital and its reversal for development financing
Hermes, Niels; Lensink, Robert; Murinde, Victor - 2002
In this paper, we review the theoretical and empirical literature on capital flight. First, we discuss the measurement of capital flight. Next, we provide information on the magnitude as well as the ‘burden’ of capital flight for a selected set of developing countries in four regions of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010279273
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A global lottery and a global premium bond
Addison, Tony; Chowdhury, Abdur R. - 2003
The world lottery market now amounts to at least US$126 billion in sales. World market sales for all gaming products (public, charitable and commercial) total some US$1 trillion, of which Internet gambling accounts for US$32 billion. This paper assesses the prospects for harnessing this large...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010279276
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Innovative sources for development finance: over-arching issues
Atkinson, A.B. - 2003
In analysing proposals for new sources of development funding, there are several issues that arise across the board. What is the role of new sources in relation to existing overseas development assistance? Should we be seeking new sources that generate a double dividend? Can the key elements of...
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World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and subregional development banks in Latin America: Dynamics of a system of multilateral development banks
Prada, Fernando - 2012
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) are an innovative institutional model to channel financing and knowledge to developing countries. In Latin America, the balance of forces between competition and collaboration among MDBs and other sources of development finance have formed a system that is...
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