The Costliest Tax of all: Raising Revenue through Corporate Tax Hikes can be Counter-Productive for the Provinces

Raising taxes can come at a serious cost. Not just to the taxpayer, of course, but to the economy. Every tax hike naturally leads people or companies to reallocate resources in ways that are less productive, resulting in a loss of income-generating opportunities. At a certain point, raising taxes be...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ergete Ferede, Bev Dahlby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Calgary 2016-03-01
Series:The School of Public Policy Publications
Online Access:https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/estimating-tax-base-ferede-dahlby.pdf