Optimal fiscal devaluation

We study fiscal devaluation in a small-open economy with labor market search frictions. Our analysis shows the key role of both dimensions in shaping the optimal tax scheme. By reducing labor market distortions, the tax reform is welfare-improving. Yet, as it makes imports more expensive, fiscal dev...

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Volume:	6624
Main Author:	Langot, François Patureau, Lise Sopraseuth, Thepthida
Format:	Paper
Language:	English
Place of publication:	Bonn Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) 2012
published in:	Discussion Paper series, Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit Vol. 6624
Data of publication:	2012
Subjects:	Arbeitsuche consumption tax Dynamic General Equilibrium model Dynamisches Gleichgewicht fiscal devaluation Internationaler Wettbewerb Kleines-offenes-Land labor market search Optimale Besteuerung payroll tax small open economy Steuerreform Theorie
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