This paper investigates the relationship between tax complexity, economic complexity, and government size. The findings are obtained through cross-country panel data and two-way fixed effects regressions, and reveal a nuanced connection: under small (large) government scales, increased tax complexity is associated with greater (smaller) economic sophistication. This suggests that tax complexity's positive and negative aspects vary depending on the government conditions provided to the economy.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Barros et al. (2024) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: