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Taxing capital along the transition—Not a bad idea after all?

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  • Fehr, Hans
  • Kindermann, Fabian

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This paper quantitatively characterizes optimal tax systems in a model of overlapping generations, when transitional cohorts are explicitly taken into account. We use the recent study of Conesa et al. (2009) as an example, but extend it by transitional dynamics. We furthermore develop a general and coherent way of aggregating welfare effects of different individuals and cohorts in the short- and the long-run. Our welfare measure includes the case of a utilitarian social welfare function, yet is not limited to this perspective.

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  • Fehr, Hans & Kindermann, Fabian, 2015. "Taxing capital along the transition—Not a bad idea after all?," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 51(C), pages 64-77.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:dyncon:v:51:y:2015:i:c:p:64-77
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jedc.2014.09.024
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    Stochastic OLG model; Precautionary savings; Intragenerational risk sharing and redistribution;
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    JEL classification:

    • C68 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - Computable General Equilibrium Models
    • H21 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Efficiency; Optimal Taxation
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making

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