Globalization, Technological Developments, and the Work of Fiscal Termites

Theory and Evidence From Developing Countries

Deepening globalization and associated or parallel technological and institutional developments are creating conditions which may reduce the industrial countries' ability to sustain high levels of taxation. The paper identifies and discusses eight trends which may generate revenue falls. It also discusses some measures that might neutralize or reduce the impact of these trends.
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Volume/Issue: Volume 2000 Issue 181
Publication date: November 2000
ISBN: 9781451859188
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Summary

Deepening globalization and associated or parallel technological and institutional developments are creating conditions which may reduce the industrial countries’ ability to sustain high levels of taxation. The paper identifies and discusses eight trends which may generate revenue falls. It also discusses some measures that might neutralize or reduce the impact of these trends.