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The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries

By: Ehtisham Ahmad,Etisham Ahmad,Nicholas Stern

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The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries

By: Ehtisham Ahmad,Etisham Ahmad,Nicholas Stern

Study on tax reform from basic economic principles with emphasis to guidelines for a practical tax reform for Pakistan.

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0521397421

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Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

Addressing Climate Change and Post-Pandemic Recovery

By: Ehtisham Ahmad,Giorgio Brosio

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Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

Addressing Climate Change and Post-Pandemic Recovery

By: Ehtisham Ahmad,Giorgio Brosio

This book presents a new approach to recurrent property taxation based on occupancy, size, and location, that will strengthen local governments. Reflecting on the concept of “beneficial property taxation” first proposed by Alfred Marshall, the political economy constraints faced by traditional property taxation are examined and compared with evidence for beneficial property tax seen in China, Mexico, and sub-Saharan Africa. The benefits of this form of taxation are highlighted in relation to the financing of local public services and infrastructure that are required for sustainable development. This book provides a policy-oriented look at property taxation that engages with the sustainable development goals and lay the foundations for a post-pandemic recovery. It will be relevant to researchers and policymakers interested in development economics and the governance of taxation.

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Springer Nature

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3031086120

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Poverty, Demographic Characteristics, and Public Policy in Cis Countries

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad

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Poverty, Demographic Characteristics, and Public Policy in Cis Countries

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad

The demographic characteristics of different regions in the former Soviet Union influence the nature of poverty in the newly successor independent states of the FSU. Despite a common policy inheritance, major adjustments are needed in the major social protection instruments to reflect differences in demographics along with a changing resource base.

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1451842554

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Jordan

Restructuring Public Expenditures and Protecting the Poor

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad

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Restructuring Public Expenditures and Protecting the Poor

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad

In Jordan, a system of general food subsidies became untenable in budgetary terms, with a sharp devaluation of the dinar in the late 1980s. A shift from a general subsidy system to limited rations would greatly reduce budgetary costs and minimize adverse effects on the poor. To reduce subsidies, the authorities had taken measures, during the course of 1990, consistent with the measures suggested. To complete the safety net, a system of self-targeting public works is suggested; a reform of the social security system might also be needed in view of the increased unemployment resulting from the recent Middle East crisis.

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1451954638

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Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

Illustrations From Belarus

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Alex Mourmouras,Mr.Jean-Luc Schneider,Sergio Lugaresi

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Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

Illustrations From Belarus

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Alex Mourmouras,Mr.Jean-Luc Schneider,Sergio Lugaresi

In many countries of the former Soviet Union, pensioners form a large and vulnerable group of the population, with pensions fixed in nominal terms. Attempts to “protect” this group have included a revaluation of benefits for retirees and the introduction of indexation arrangements based on recent wage and price growth. In this paper, lagged indexation arrangements are shown to have large destabilizing effects that can potentially jeopardize the macroeconomic adjustment effort, particularly as inflation begins to decelerate. Some long-term problems relating to the aging of the population and associated policies are also discussed. Illustrative examples from Belarus are presented.

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1451847181

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Political Economy of Oil-Revenue Sharing in a Developing Country

Illustrations from Nigeria

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Raju Jan Singh

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Political Economy of Oil-Revenue Sharing in a Developing Country

Illustrations from Nigeria

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Raju Jan Singh

Control over natural resource revenues is a contentious, politically divisive issue in most developing countries-especially for oil production. A typical policy response of the center in such cases has been to introduce revenue sharing arrangements. Such measures have generally not assuaged the aspirations of the oil-producing regions and have exposed them to volatility in their revenue flows that they are generally unable to cope with. An alternative is to assign more stable revenue bases to the regional administrations, together with a general-purpose transfer system that incorporates a floor. This acts as an insurance mechanism for the regional administrations and facilitates the stable provision of public services in the oil-production regions, as well as the possibility of redistribution. We use the recent history of oil-revenue sharing in Nigeria to illustrate the propositions.

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1451843429

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Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

Addressing Climate Change and Post-Pandemic Recovery

By: Ehtisham Ahmad,Giorgio Brosio

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Addressing Climate Change and Post-Pandemic Recovery

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The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries

By: Ehtisham Ahmad,Etisham Ahmad,Nicholas Stern

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Study on tax reform from basic economic principles with emphasis to guidelines for a practical tax reform for Pakistan.

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Political Economy of Oil-Revenue Sharing in a Developing Country

Illustrations from Nigeria

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Raju Jan Singh

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Restructuring Public Expenditures and Protecting the Poor

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad

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Taxation Reforms and Changes in Revenue Assignments in China

By: Mr.Ben Lockwood,Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Raju Jan Singh

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Taxation Reforms and Changes in Revenue Assignments in China

By: Mr.Ben Lockwood,Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Raju Jan Singh

The value-added tax (VAT) in China has the unusual feature that capital goods are included in the VAT base. In addition, most services are subject to the business tax, which is not creditable against VAT, but which accrues to local governments, and operates as a turnover tax. On grounds of economic efficiency, it would be desirable to eliminate these distortions so that domestic producers are not increasingly placed at a disadvantage as China dismantles tariff and nontariff barriers on competing goods. Reforming indirect taxation would however generate considerable revenue losses for local governments and, in the absence of any compensatory mechanisms, there would be significant impediments to the needed reforms. This paper focuses on the extent of revenue losses, their distribution across provinces, and possible options for compensation.

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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

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1451854854

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Poverty, Demographic Characteristics, and Public Policy in Cis Countries

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Implementing National Policies in a Decentralized Context: Special Purpose Programs to Protect the Poor

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Luc E. Leruth

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Implementing National Policies in a Decentralized Context: Special Purpose Programs to Protect the Poor

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Luc E. Leruth

In the context of continuing adjustments in the economy, the Government of Indonesia proposes to bring energy prices closer to long run marginal cost, while adequately compensating the poor. We focus on the constraints on central government policy objectives towards the poor as decentralization takes effect. However, local governments currently lack credible social protection instruments and their objectives usually do not match those of the center, which imposes constraints on program designs. We discuss the suitability of a number of safety net mechanisms in a decentralized context and draw policy implications.

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Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

Illustrations From Belarus

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Alex Mourmouras,Mr.Jean-Luc Schneider,Sergio Lugaresi

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Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

Illustrations From Belarus

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Alex Mourmouras,Mr.Jean-Luc Schneider,Sergio Lugaresi

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On Improving Public Expenditure Policies for the Poor

Major Informational Requirements

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Nigel Andrew Chalk

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On Improving Public Expenditure Policies for the Poor

Major Informational Requirements

By: Mr.Ehtisham Ahmad,Mr.Nigel Andrew Chalk

An improvement in the quality of public expenditures is needed in many countries, given binding macroeconomic and fiscal constraints, and poverty reduction and distributional objectives. This process involves a reassessment of methodology used for this purpose by countries and international agencies, and the data needed for improved decision making. This paper reviews methods that might be used by international agencies, such as the Fund and the Bank, jointly with a survey of data currently available, required improvements in the data currently available, and required improvements in the information base. The scope for improvements in governments' expenditure policy making is also considered.

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Book's by Ehtisham Ahmad

The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries

The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries

Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

Poverty, Demographic Characteristics, and Public Policy in Cis Countries

Poverty, Demographic Characteristics, and Public Policy in Cis Countries

Jordan

Jordan

Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

Political Economy of Oil-Revenue Sharing in a Developing Country

Political Economy of Oil-Revenue Sharing in a Developing Country

Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

Beneficial Property Taxation for Emerging Market Countries

The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries

The Theory and Practice of Tax Reform in Developing Countries

Political Economy of Oil-Revenue Sharing in a Developing Country

Political Economy of Oil-Revenue Sharing in a Developing Country

Jordan

Jordan

Taxation Reforms and Changes in Revenue Assignments in China

Taxation Reforms and Changes in Revenue Assignments in China

Poverty, Demographic Characteristics, and Public Policy in Cis Countries

Poverty, Demographic Characteristics, and Public Policy in Cis Countries

Indonesia

Indonesia

Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

Pensions, Price Shocks, and Macroeconomic Stability in Transition Economies

On Improving Public Expenditure Policies for the Poor

On Improving Public Expenditure Policies for the Poor

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