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The case for negative income tax with flat tax in Europe. An empirical optimal taxation exercise

Working Paper 2018-454

Abstract

We present an exercise in empirical optimal taxation for a sample of European countries from three areas: Southern, Central

Authors: Nizamul Islam, Ugo Colombino.

Keywords: Basic income, negative income tax, optimal tax, micro-simulation, welfare.
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