Die Autorin beschreibt und analysiert den mehr als dreißig Jahre währenden Koordinierungsprozeß der Vergabe öffentlicher Aufträge in der Europäischen Union. Zu Beginn werden die wirtschaftlichen Nachteile beschrieben, die durch die Beschränkung der Auftragsvergabe auf das eigene...

Reducing tax evasion is a key priority for many governments, particularly in developing countries. A growing literature has argued that the ability to verify taxpayer self-reports against reports from third parties is critical for modern tax enforcement and the growth of state capacity. However,...

Reducing tax evasion is a key priority for many governments, particularly in developing countries. A growing literature has argued that the ability to verify taxpayer self-reports against reports from third parties is critical for modern tax enforcement and the growth of state capacity. However,...

This paper employs unique tax administrative data and operational audit information from a sample of approximately 7,500 self-employed U.S. taxpayers to investigate the effects of operational tax audits on future reporting behavior. Our estimates indicate that audits can have substantial...