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Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon: Can indirect tax play a crucial role?

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  • Rodrigue Nobosse TCHOFFO

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • Guivis Zeufack NKEMGHA

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

  • Tadzong Mouafo PAUL

    (University of Dschang, Cameroon)

Abstract

This paper investigates the role of indirect taxation in mitigating the economic consequences of the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon. It analyzes fiscal policy responses and evaluates the potential of indirect taxes to stabilize public revenues and support reconstruction efforts in conflict-affected regions.

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  • Rodrigue Nobosse TCHOFFO & Guivis Zeufack NKEMGHA & Tadzong Mouafo PAUL, 2019. "Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon: Can indirect tax play a crucial role?," Turkish Economic Review, EconSciences Journals, vol. 6(4), pages 267-293, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ2:v:6:y:2019:i:4:p:267-293
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    • H20 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - General
    • H23 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Externalities; Redistributive Effects; Environmental Taxes and Subsidies
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa

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