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The use of leaked data is becoming increasingly common in empirical research. The authors discuss the ethical, legal, and privacy hurdles these projects face and offer a practical roadmap for researchers seeking to enter the field.
January 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
The use of leaked data is becoming increasingly common in empirical research. The authors discuss the ethical, legal, and privacy hurdles these projects face and offer a practical roadmap for researchers seeking to enter the field.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Safely opening Pandora’s box: a guide for researchers working with leaked data" by Annette Alstadsæter, Matthew Collin ( @mattcollin.bsky.social ) & Andreas Økland (@andokl.bsky.social)
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Safely opening Pandora’s box: a guide for researchers working with leaked data
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January 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Safely opening Pandora’s box: a guide for researchers working with leaked data" by Annette Alstadsæter, Matthew Collin ( @mattcollin.bsky.social ) & Andreas Økland (@andokl.bsky.social)
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Fiscal competition for FDI is often viewed as harmful and criticized as a “race to the bottom.” This study shows that, under sufficient economic integration, such competition can instead foster the development of transport infrastructure and lead to welfare improvements.
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Fiscal competition for FDI is often viewed as harmful and criticized as a “race to the bottom.” This study shows that, under sufficient economic integration, such competition can instead foster the development of transport infrastructure and lead to welfare improvements.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Beneficial fiscal competition for foreign direct investment: transport infrastructure and economic integration" by Shigeo Morita & Hirofumi Okoshi
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January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Beneficial fiscal competition for foreign direct investment: transport infrastructure and economic integration" by Shigeo Morita & Hirofumi Okoshi
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Female representation in politics has real policy effects. In Italy, before the pandemic female mayors spent more on childcare than male ones. It took a major crisis for male mayors to close the gap, especially where schools closed longer and re-election incentives were stronger.
January 13, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Female representation in politics has real policy effects. In Italy, before the pandemic female mayors spent more on childcare than male ones. It took a major crisis for male mayors to close the gap, especially where schools closed longer and re-election incentives were stronger.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Who cares about childcare? Covid-19 and gender differences in local public spending" Alda Marchese (@usiidep.bsky.social), @paolaprofeta.bsky.social (Bocconi University), Giulia Savio (University of Turin)
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January 13, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Who cares about childcare? Covid-19 and gender differences in local public spending" Alda Marchese (@usiidep.bsky.social), @paolaprofeta.bsky.social (Bocconi University), Giulia Savio (University of Turin)
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Tax audits systematically increase firms' reported revenues, profits, and labor costs, thereby enhancing tax compliance and tax revenues. Bankruptcies rise among firms with detected tax deficits, indicating that audits help eliminate non-compliant firms from the market.
January 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Tax audits systematically increase firms' reported revenues, profits, and labor costs, thereby enhancing tax compliance and tax revenues. Bankruptcies rise among firms with detected tax deficits, indicating that audits help eliminate non-compliant firms from the market.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Tax enforcement and firm performance: real and reporting responses to risk-based tax audits" by Jarkko Harju, Kaisa Kotakorpi, @tuomasmatikka.bsky.social & @annikanivala.bsky.social
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January 12, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Tax enforcement and firm performance: real and reporting responses to risk-based tax audits" by Jarkko Harju, Kaisa Kotakorpi, @tuomasmatikka.bsky.social & @annikanivala.bsky.social
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During COVID-19, in 2021, EU tax-benefit systems absorbed about 67% of income losses (ISC=67) on average. Income protection was very similar for employees and the self-employed on average, but much more heterogeneous for the self-employed across and within countries.
January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
During COVID-19, in 2021, EU tax-benefit systems absorbed about 67% of income losses (ISC=67) on average. Income protection was very similar for employees and the self-employed on average, but much more heterogeneous for the self-employed across and within countries.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "The rising tide lifts all boats? Income support measures for employees and self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic" by @chrimic1.bsky.social, @silviadepoli.bsky.social & Viginta Ivaškaitė‑Tamošiūnė
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January 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "The rising tide lifts all boats? Income support measures for employees and self-employed during the COVID-19 pandemic" by @chrimic1.bsky.social, @silviadepoli.bsky.social & Viginta Ivaškaitė‑Tamošiūnė
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Does mayors’ expertise affect their performance? Using RD estimations for close mixed-background races in 1,933 mayor elections in Hesse, the paper shows that public administrator mayors attract more investment grants than other mayors when aligned with the council.
January 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Does mayors’ expertise affect their performance? Using RD estimations for close mixed-background races in 1,933 mayor elections in Hesse, the paper shows that public administrator mayors attract more investment grants than other mayors when aligned with the council.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Public administrators as politicians in office" by Zohal Hessami @zohalhessami.bsky.social, Timo Häcker & Maximilian Thomas
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January 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Public administrators as politicians in office" by Zohal Hessami @zohalhessami.bsky.social, Timo Häcker & Maximilian Thomas
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Tax lotteries incentivize consumers to ask for receipts, but effectiveness depends on design. Prizes are skewed toward high-income taxpayers, business owners, and the self-employed, driven by greater transaction volumes. These groups alter their behavior the least after winning.
October 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Tax lotteries incentivize consumers to ask for receipts, but effectiveness depends on design. Prizes are skewed toward high-income taxpayers, business owners, and the self-employed, driven by greater transaction volumes. These groups alter their behavior the least after winning.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Characteristics and responses of winners in the Greek tax lottery" by Panayiotis Nicolaides
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Characteristics and responses of winners in the Greek tax lottery
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October 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "Characteristics and responses of winners in the Greek tax lottery" by Panayiotis Nicolaides
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Simulations of a common unemployment benefit system across European countries indicate that a common replacement rate, paired with country-specific floors and ceilings, reduces poverty while keeping labour supply responses and budgetary costs modest.
October 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Simulations of a common unemployment benefit system across European countries indicate that a common replacement rate, paired with country-specific floors and ceilings, reduces poverty while keeping labour supply responses and budgetary costs modest.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "The impact of a European unemployment benefit scheme on labour supply and income distribution" by Mathieu Lefebvre & Agathe Simon
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The impact of a European unemployment benefit scheme on labour supply and income distribution
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October 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social "The impact of a European unemployment benefit scheme on labour supply and income distribution" by Mathieu Lefebvre & Agathe Simon
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Uganda’s 2012–13 tax reform increased revenue and modestly reduced inequality. Reported incomes of most top 1% stayed unchanged, though high earners in small firms reduced their incomes, with some employers shifting wages into dividends to lower tax.
October 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Uganda’s 2012–13 tax reform increased revenue and modestly reduced inequality. Reported incomes of most top 1% stayed unchanged, though high earners in small firms reduced their incomes, with some employers shifting wages into dividends to lower tax.
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"Taxpayer response to greater progressivity: evidence from personal income tax reform in Uganda" by Maria Jouste, Tina Kaidu Barugahara, Joseph Ayo Okello, Jukka Pirttilä & Pia Rattenhuber
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"Taxpayer response to greater progressivity: evidence from personal income tax reform in Uganda" by Maria Jouste, Tina Kaidu Barugahara, Joseph Ayo Okello, Jukka Pirttilä & Pia Rattenhuber
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Taxpayer response to greater progressivity: evidence from personal income tax reform in Uganda
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October 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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"Taxpayer response to greater progressivity: evidence from personal income tax reform in Uganda" by Maria Jouste, Tina Kaidu Barugahara, Joseph Ayo Okello, Jukka Pirttilä & Pia Rattenhuber
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"Taxpayer response to greater progressivity: evidence from personal income tax reform in Uganda" by Maria Jouste, Tina Kaidu Barugahara, Joseph Ayo Okello, Jukka Pirttilä & Pia Rattenhuber
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In China, many firms evade social insurance payments. The Golden Tax Project Phase III (GTPIII) — a digital tax upgrade — helped boost companies’ participation and payment rates by improving data sharing and closing loopholes. Gains were biggest among small, low-profit firms.
October 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In China, many firms evade social insurance payments. The Golden Tax Project Phase III (GTPIII) — a digital tax upgrade — helped boost companies’ participation and payment rates by improving data sharing and closing loopholes. Gains were biggest among small, low-profit firms.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social
"Digitalization of tax collection and enterprises’ social security compliance" by Changlin Yu & Yanming Li
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"Digitalization of tax collection and enterprises’ social security compliance" by Changlin Yu & Yanming Li
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Digitalization of tax collection and enterprises’ social security compliance
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October 1, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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"Digitalization of tax collection and enterprises’ social security compliance" by Changlin Yu & Yanming Li
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"Digitalization of tax collection and enterprises’ social security compliance" by Changlin Yu & Yanming Li
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Bastani's new paper provides a guide to the Marginal Value of Public Funds (MVPF), bridging theory and practice, and showing how to translate tax elasticities into welfare conclusions. It reorients the discussion, shifting focus from public spending to tax policy.
September 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Bastani's new paper provides a guide to the Marginal Value of Public Funds (MVPF), bridging theory and practice, and showing how to translate tax elasticities into welfare conclusions. It reorients the discussion, shifting focus from public spending to tax policy.
Recently published in @itaxjournal.bsky.social
"The marginal value of public funds: a brief guide and application to tax policy" by Spencer Bastani
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"The marginal value of public funds: a brief guide and application to tax policy" by Spencer Bastani
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The marginal value of public funds: a brief guide and application to tax policy
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September 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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"The marginal value of public funds: a brief guide and application to tax policy" by Spencer Bastani
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"The marginal value of public funds: a brief guide and application to tax policy" by Spencer Bastani
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Wealth surveys suffer from the 'missing rich' problem. This paper proposes a new method to improve representativeness by calibrating the survey’s income distribution using income tax data.
July 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Wealth surveys suffer from the 'missing rich' problem. This paper proposes a new method to improve representativeness by calibrating the survey’s income distribution using income tax data.
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"Wealth survey calibration using income tax data" by Daniel Kolář
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"Wealth survey calibration using income tax data" by Daniel Kolář
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Wealth survey calibration using income tax data
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July 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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"Wealth survey calibration using income tax data" by Daniel Kolář
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"Wealth survey calibration using income tax data" by Daniel Kolář
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Donald Trump killed the OECD’s 2-Pillar reform of international corporate taxation. The Achilles heel of Pillar 1 has been the need for a Multinational Tax Convention. Instead, the reform this paper proposes extends Article 12B of the UN Model Tax Convention.
July 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Donald Trump killed the OECD’s 2-Pillar reform of international corporate taxation. The Achilles heel of Pillar 1 has been the need for a Multinational Tax Convention. Instead, the reform this paper proposes extends Article 12B of the UN Model Tax Convention.