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Is the Non-disclosure Policy of Audit Intensity Always Effective? A Theoretical Exploration

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  • Ma Yong

    (College of Finance and Statistics, Hunan University, Changsha 410006, China)

  • Deng Wanlin

    (College of Finance and Statistics, Hunan University, Changsha 410006, China)

  • Jiang Hao

    (College of Finance and Statistics, Hunan University, Changsha 410006, China)

Abstract

This study theoretically explores the effectiveness of the non-disclosure policy of audit intensity using the portfolio choice approach. In our setting, audit intensity follows a two-state Markov chain, which is not disclosed by the tax authority, and agents will exploit the available information to learn the state and accordingly make tax evasion decisions. We find that the effectiveness of the non-disclosure policy in reducing tax evasion and increasing tax revenues depends on the proportion of time in the high-intensity state. Interestingly, when this proportion is high during a period, the disclosure policy is more effective.

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  • Ma Yong & Deng Wanlin & Jiang Hao, 2022. "Is the Non-disclosure Policy of Audit Intensity Always Effective? A Theoretical Exploration," The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, De Gruyter, vol. 22(4), pages 951-966, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:bejeap:v:22:y:2022:i:4:p:951-966:n:6
    DOI: 10.1515/bejeap-2022-0163
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