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The Land Value Tax in Jamaica:An Analysis and Options for Reform

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This Working Paper on the property tax contains an Executive Summary and four chapters. In Chapter One we describe how the Jamaican property tax functions. In Chapter Two we present an analysis of various problems and issues that surround of the property tax. Chapter Three, which was co-authored with Ki-Whan Choi, presents an analysis of a land value tax versus a capital value tax. Finally, in Chapter Four we present options for reform.

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  • David L. Sjoquist, 2004. "The Land Value Tax in Jamaica:An Analysis and Options for Reform," International Center for Public Policy Working Paper Series, at AYSPS, GSU paper0426, International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University.
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    1. Roy Bahl & Sally Wallace, 2008. "Reforming the Property Tax in Developing Countries: A New Approach," International Center for Public Policy Working Paper Series, at AYSPS, GSU paper0819, International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University.
    2. Roy Kelly, 2014. "Implementing sustainable property tax reform in developing countries," Chapters, in: Richard M. Bird & Jorge Martinez-Vazquez (ed.), Taxation and Development: The Weakest Link?, chapter 10, pages 326-363, Edward Elgar Publishing.
    3. Dillon Alleyne & James Alm & Roy Bahl & Sally Wallace, 2004. "Tax Burden in Jamaica," International Center for Public Policy Working Paper Series, at AYSPS, GSU paper0434, International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University.

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    Land Value Tax; Jamaica; Tax Reform;
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