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Tax compliance and wealth inequality

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ABSTRACT In this work, we theoretically approach optimal taxing in a public good provision context in a society where wealth is Pareto distributed. Our main result shows that high levels… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT In this work, we theoretically approach optimal taxing in a public good provision context in a society where wealth is Pareto distributed. Our main result shows that high levels of wealth inequality yield lower levels of tax compliance and, consequently, lower provision of public goods.

Keywords: wealth inequality; tax compliance

Journal Title: Applied Economics Letters
Year Published: 2019

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