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A formula for the optimal taxation in Probabilistic Voting Models characterized by Single Mindedness

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Canegrati, Emanuele

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This work intends to specify a formula for the optimal taxation in Probabilistic Voting Models with Single Mindedness Theory. The goal is to find an equivalent expression to the Ramsey’s rule for a political economy environment where Governments are assumed to be Leviathans rather than benevolents.

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Paper provided by University Library of Munich, Germany in its series MPRA Paper with number 1896.

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Keywords: probabilistic voting model; single mindedness theory; optimal taxation; positive approach;

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