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A Vat Revenue Simulation Model for Tax Reform in Developing Countries

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  • Jenkins, G-P
  • Kuo, C-Y

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In this paper, a methodology is developed to construct a revenue estimation model for a value added tax system in countries which, at present, have an indirect tax system containing sales, excise taxes, and tariffs.

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  • Jenkins, G-P & Kuo, C-Y, 1995. "A Vat Revenue Simulation Model for Tax Reform in Developing Countries," Papers 522, Harvard - Institute for International Development.
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    Keywords

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ; TAXATION ; TARIFFS ; ECONOMIC MODELS;
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    JEL classification:

    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • H2 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
    • O2 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy

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