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Reform State Taxes to Increase Productivity

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A larger and more productive economy would facilitate the reduction of COVID‐19 government deficits and their future repayment. Reform of state taxes is among the low‐hanging fruit to include in a broad supply‐side agenda to increase national productivity. Approximate aggregate revenue neutral reform packages to reduce tax distortions and improve productivity are discussed for state taxes on property, payroll and motor vehicles.

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  • John Freebairn, 2020. "Reform State Taxes to Increase Productivity," Australian Economic Review, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, vol. 53(4), pages 577-585, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ausecr:v:53:y:2020:i:4:p:577-585
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-8462.12399
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