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Optimal taxation in an endogenous growth model with variable population and public expenditure

Renström, T.I.; Spataro, L.

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L. Spataro



Abstract

In this paper we analyse second-best optimal taxation in an endogenous-growth model driven by public expenditure, in presence of endogenous fertility and labour supply. Normative analysis shows positive taxes on the number of children, which are necessary to correct for congestion in the publicly provided input (such as education and healthcare), negative public debt. Results on capital and labour income taxation depend on whether the public input is optimally provided.

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Renström, T., & Spataro, L. (2021). Optimal taxation in an endogenous growth model with variable population and public expenditure. Journal of Public Economic Theory, 23(4), 639-659. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpet.12515

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Apr 17, 2021
Online Publication Date May 14, 2021
Publication Date Jul 7, 2021
Deposit Date Apr 26, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Public Economic Theory
Print ISSN 1097-3923
Electronic ISSN 1467-9779
Publisher Wiley
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 23
Issue 4
Pages 639-659
DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/jpet.12515
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1276851

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