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The Government-Taxpayer Game

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  • David CARFI

    (IAMIS, Institute for the Applications of Mathematics and Integrated Sciences Department of Mathematics, University of California at Riverside, USA)

  • Caterina FICI

    (Business Administrator at VF of V. Fici, Italy)

Abstract

In this paper, we model - quantitatively – a possible realistic interaction between a taxpayer and his Government. We formalize, in a general setting, this strategic interaction. Moreover, we analyze completely a particular realistic sample of the general model. We determine the entire payoff space of the sample game; we find the unique Nash equilibrium of the interaction; we determine the payoff Pareto maximal boundary, the conservative payoff zone and the conservative core of the game (part of Pareto boundary greater than the conservative payoff of the game). Finally, we suggest possible compromise solutions between the two players. From an economic point of view, the sample chosen gives an example of normative settings, for which, there is no reason (convenience), for the taxpayer, to evade the taxes or to declare less than his real income, when his behavior is conservative (defensive, risk-averse). Moreover, the two proposed compromise solutions (which realize the maximum collective gain) could be significantly applied to distinguished taxpayer (big companies and so on).

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  • David CARFI & Caterina FICI, 2012. "The Government-Taxpayer Game," Theoretical and Practical Research in the Economic Fields, ASERS Publishing, vol. 3(1), pages 13-25.
    • Handle: RePEc:srs:jtpref:v:3:y:2012:i:1:p:13-25
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    1. Carfì, David, 2008. "Optimal boundaries for decisions," MPRA Paper 29243, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    2. Carfì, David & Musolino, Francesco, 2011. "Game complete analysis for financial markets stabilization," MPRA Paper 34901, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Carfì, David & Bagileri, Daniela & Dagnino, Gianbattista, 2012. "Asymmetric R&D alliances and coopetitive games," MPRA Paper 37095, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    4. David Carf'i & Daniele Schilir'o, 2011. "A model of coopetitive game and the Greek crisis," Papers 1106.3543, arXiv.org, revised Sep 2011.
    5. Carfì, David & Musolino, Francesco, 2012. "A coopetitive approach to financial markets stabilization and risk management," MPRA Paper 37098, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    6. David Carfì & Francesco Musolino, 2011. "Fair Redistribution In Financial Markets A Game Theory Complete Analysis," Journal of Advanced Studies in Finance, ASERS Publishing, vol. 2(2), pages 74-100.
    7. Carfì, David, 2009. "Differentiable game complete analysis for tourism firm decisions," MPRA Paper 29193, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    8. Carfì, David & Schilirò, Daniele, 2011. "A framework of coopetitive games: applications to the Greek crisis," MPRA Paper 78089, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    9. Carfì, David & Gambarelli, Gianfranco & Uristani, Angelo, 2011. "Balancing pairs of interfering elements," MPRA Paper 35335, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    10. Carfì, D. & Magaudda, M. & Schilirò, D., 2010. "Coopetitive game solutions for the eurozone economy," MPRA Paper 26541, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    11. David CARFÌ & Daniele SCHILIRÒ, 2011. "Crisis In The Euro Area: Coopetitive Game Solutions As New Policy Tools," Theoretical and Practical Research in the Economic Fields, ASERS Publishing, vol. 2(1), pages 22-36.
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    13. Carfì, David, 2011. "Financial Lie groups," MPRA Paper 31303, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    15. Carfì, David & Schilirò, Daniele, 2011. "Coopetitive games and global green economy," MPRA Paper 32035, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    16. Carfì, David & Schilirò, Daniele, 2012. "Global green economy and environmental sustainability: a coopetitive model," MPRA Paper 37018, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    17. Carfì, David & Perrone, Emanuele, 2011. "Asymmetric Bertrand duopoly: game complete analysis by algebra system Maxima," MPRA Paper 35417, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    18. David Carfì & Emanuele Perrone, 2013. "Asymmetric Cournot Duopoly: A Game Complete Analysis," Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, Lifescience Global, vol. 2, pages 194-202.
    19. Carfì, David & Ricciardello, Angela, 2011. "Mixed extensions of decision-form games," MPRA Paper 28971, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    20. Carfì, David & Trunfio, Alessandra, 2011. "A non-linear coopetitive game for global green economy," MPRA Paper 32036, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    JEL classification:

    • E62 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Fiscal Policy; Modern Monetary Theory
    • H21 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Efficiency; Optimal Taxation
    • E42 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates - - - Monetary Sytsems; Standards; Regimes; Government and the Monetary System
    • G38 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • G18 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • G28 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • H26 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Tax Evasion and Avoidance

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