Author : Ms.Thornton Matheson
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
ISBN 13 : 1455220981
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (552 download)
Book Synopsis Taxing Financial Transactions by : Ms.Thornton Matheson
Download or read book Taxing Financial Transactions written by Ms.Thornton Matheson and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In reaction to the recent financial crisis, increased attention has recently been given to financial transaction taxes (FTTs) as a means of (1) raising revenue for a variety of possible purposes and/or (2) helping to curb financial market excesses. This paper reviews existing theory and evidence on the efficacy of an FTT in fulfilling those tasks, on its potential impact, and on key issues to be faced in designing taxes of this kind.