On the Equitability of Progressive Taxation
Work
Year: 1997
Type: article
Abstract: We propose the principle of equal sacrifice to determine the class of "vertically inequitable" progressive taxes. A necessary condition for an income tax function to be equal sacrifice is formulated, ... more
Source: Journal of Economic Theory
Authors Tapan Mitra, Efe A. Ok
Institutions Cornell University, New York University
Cites: 32
Cited by: 27
Related to: 10
FWCI: 2.043
Citation percentile (by year/subfield): 88.58
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Sustainable Development Goal No poverty
Open Access status: hybrid
APC paid (est): $2,810