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Alternative Transitions to a Consumption Tax

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Simulates the transition from a flat rate income tax to alternative flat rate consumption taxes. Explains that allowing the government to use deficits and surpluses to smooth out the tax rate further reduces the intergenerational transfer, and dampens the fluctuations in net savings.

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  • McGee, M. Kevin, 1989. "Alternative Transitions to a Consumption Tax," National Tax Journal, National Tax Association;National Tax Journal, vol. 42(2), pages 155-166, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ntj:journl:v:42:y:1989:i:2:p:155-66
    DOI: 10.1086/NTJ41788785
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