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Tax-benefit microsimulation modelling in Zanzibar: A feasibility study

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  • Vincent Leyaro
  • Faith Masekesa
  • Ramadhan Ramadhan
  • Elineema Kisanga
  • Michael Noble
  • Gemma Wright

Abstract

This working paper explores the feasibility of developing a tax and benefit microsimulation model in Zanzibar using the EUROMOD microsimulation software. We review Zanzibar's tax and benefit arrangements and the potential household survey dataset that would underpin the model, and we conclude that such a model would be feasible for Zanzibar. It would complement the TAZMOD model for Tanzania Mainland, enabling harmonized analysis using a common platform across the United Republic of Tanzania as well as with other SOUTHMOD country models.

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  • Vincent Leyaro & Faith Masekesa & Ramadhan Ramadhan & Elineema Kisanga & Michael Noble & Gemma Wright, 2020. "Tax-benefit microsimulation modelling in Zanzibar: A feasibility study," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2020-15, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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    1. André Decoster & Jukka Pirttilä & Holly Sutherland & Gemma Wright, 2019. "SOUTHMOD: Modelling Tax-benefit Systems in Developing Countries," International Journal of Microsimulation, International Microsimulation Association, vol. 12(1), pages 1-12.
    2. Gemma C Wright & Vincent Leyaro & Elineema Kisanga & Christine Byaruhanga, 2019. "Policy Transparency in the Public Sector: The Case of Social Benefits in Tanzania," International Journal of Microsimulation, International Microsimulation Association, vol. 12(1), pages 83-104.
    3. World Bank, 2017. "Zanzibar Poverty Assessment," World Bank Publications - Reports 28851, The World Bank Group.
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