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On the Italian ACE and its impact on enterprise performance: a PLS-path modeling analysis

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  • Simona Balzano

    (University of Cassino, Department of Economics)

  • Filippo Oropallo

    (ISTAT)

  • Valentino Parisi

    (University of Cassino, Department of Economics)

Abstract

In 1998 Italy introduced a restricted version of an Allowance for Corporate Equity, called Dual Income Tax. Using data integrating Italys Institute for Statistics enterprise survey data and company accounts, we explore the effects of the Dual Income Tax on enterprise performance in 1998-2001. Firms benefiting from this allowance are simulated through the DIECOFIS corporate tax microsimulation model. The method to estimate enterprise performance is based on a structural equation model which allows us to compute a composite indicator given specific factors observed from enterprise activity. We find a positive impact of the Dual Income Tax on enterprise performance in that companies benefiting from this allowance outperformed non-eligible ones.

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  • Simona Balzano & Filippo Oropallo & Valentino Parisi, 2011. "On the Italian ACE and its impact on enterprise performance: a PLS-path modeling analysis," International Journal of Microsimulation, International Microsimulation Association, vol. 4(2), pages 14-26.
    • Handle: RePEc:ijm:journl:v:4:y:2011:i:2:p:14-26
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    Keywords

    Allowance for corporate equity; Microsimulation; Enterprise performance; PLS path-modeling; Structural equation model;
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    JEL classification:

    • H25 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Business Taxes and Subsidies
    • H32 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents - - - Firm
    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General

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