This paper describes the impact of fiscal policy on inequality and poverty, and examines recent policy changes and whether there is room for an increased role for fiscal policy in improving the well-being of the poor. Taxes and social spending reduced inequality in Croatia; however, once the impacts of indirect taxes are considered, the system is unable to reduce poverty, especially for families with children and retirees. Beginning in the second...
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ПОДРОБНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ
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2017/09/21
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Рабочий документ в рамках исследования вопросов политики
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WPS8203
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2017/09/21
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Disclosed
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The distributional impact of taxes and social spending in Croatia
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Poverty and Equity