Center for Tax and Budget Policy
In-depth policy analysis and recommendations on national and international economic issues.
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Should Electronic Commerce Receive Preferential Tax Treatment?
An examination of theoretical arguments supporting preferential sales tax treatment of electronic…
The Property Tax as a Capital Tax: A Room with Three Views
Illuminating the traditional, benefit and new views of property tax as a capital tax.
Dynamic Analysis of the Tax Reform Options Prepared for the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform
An analysis of the broad economic effects of the Tax Panel's reform options, both in the long run…
How Budgetary Choices Affect Work, Saving, and Growth: The Real Purpose of 'Dynamic' Estimating
Testimony proposing a more consistent and timely use of dynamic analysis in the budget process…
Time for U.S. Tax Reform? The Tax Reform Panel's Recommendations
Recommendations from the Tax Reform Panel for a revenue neutral policy options for reforming the…
Should Capital Income be Subject to Consumption-Based Taxation?
Theoretical literature is generally supportive of the desirability of consumption-based taxation of…
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About the Center
The Center for Tax and Budget Policy provides in-depth policy analysis and recommendations on national and international economic issues, with a focus on corporate and individual taxation, government spending, and economic growth. Its research addresses critical topics such as the economic impacts of tax policy changes at all levels, the distribution of tax burdens and wealth across generations, the sustainability of the U.S. budget, and factors influencing economic growth. Through rigorous research, media and political engagement, expert testimony, and research conferences, the center aims to shape public discourse and provide timely, actionable policy solutions.
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