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Tax-benefit microsimulation model in Rwanda: A feasibility study

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  • Naphtal Hakizimana
  • John Karangwa
  • Jesse Lastunen
  • Aimable Nsabimana
  • Innocente Murasi
  • Lucie Niyigena
  • Michael Noble
  • Gemma Wright

Abstract

This paper assesses the feasibility of developing a tax and benefit microsimulation model in Rwanda. Tax-benefit microsimulation can be used to explore ways in which national development goals can be achieved in a cost-effective manner, and to assess the distributional effects of more comprehensive social security arrangements.

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  • Naphtal Hakizimana & John Karangwa & Jesse Lastunen & Aimable Nsabimana & Innocente Murasi & Lucie Niyigena & Michael Noble & Gemma Wright, 2022. "Tax-benefit microsimulation model in Rwanda: A feasibility study," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2022-72, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
    • Handle: RePEc:unu:wpaper:wp-2022-72
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    Keywords

    Tax-benefit microsimulation; Revenue; Microsimulation; Tax-benefit policy; Tax benefits;
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