Perspectives on tax reform in Brazil

Resumo

"There is no question that the salience of tax reform in Brazil is high. It has become common to point out the country’s low quality of public services and high level of taxes, at least from the view of the country's 'middle class' and poorer income groups. In this context it would be desirable to introduce new ways of thinking about matters related to government policy generally, and tax policy more specifically. By understanding the function and potential of taxes, as well as their links to inequality and economic development, the seed can be planted for deep change. Once we conceptualise the potential of certain policies, momentum can be garnered to fully realise them if they are desirable to a majority of the population". (...)

Ficha do documento

Tipo

Estudo

Ano

2019

Instituição

Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada

Fonte

Repositório do Ipea

Idioma

Inglês

Acesso

Acesso aberto

Identificador

oai:repositorio.ipea.gov.br:11058/15549

Licença

Licença total exclusiva

Temas

Gestão PúblicaDesenvolvimento Econômico

Palavras-chave

PerspectivesreformBrazil