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Using Administrative Data to Enhance Policymaking in Developing Countries: Tax Data and the National Accounts

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  • Lisbeth Rivas
  • Mr. Joe Crowley

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Statistical agencies worldwide are increasingly turning to new data sources, including administrative data, to improve statistical coverage. Administrative data can significantly enhance the quality of national statistics and produce synergies with tax administration and other government agencies, supporting better decision making, policy advice, and economic performance. Compared to economic censuses and business surveys, administrative data are less burdensome to collect and produce more timely, detailed, and accurate data with better coverage. This paper specifically explores the use of value added tax and income tax records to enhance the compilation of national accounts statistics.

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  • Lisbeth Rivas & Mr. Joe Crowley, 2018. "Using Administrative Data to Enhance Policymaking in Developing Countries: Tax Data and the National Accounts," IMF Working Papers 2018/175, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfwpa:2018/175
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    1. Martin Grote, 2017. "How to Establish a Tax Policy Unit," IMF Fiscal Affairs Department 17/02, International Monetary Fund.
    2. Martin Grote, 2017. "How to Establish a Tax Policy Unit," IMF Fiscal Affairs Department 2017/002, International Monetary Fund.
    3. Mr. Duncan Cleary, 2017. "Understanding Revenue Administration: Results from the Second Survey of the Revenue Administration – Fiscal Information Tool," IMF Departmental Papers / Policy Papers 2017/004, International Monetary Fund.
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