Inequality and fiscal balance: Is U.S. capital income actually taxed and why?

Authors:
  • Danny Yagan, Office of Management and Budget

Grant Type: doctoral

Grant Year: 2014

Grant Amount: $15000

Grant description:

This research will look at how the wealthy re-label income and wealth to avoid taxes. This study will help us better understand the distribution of wealth and income at the very top of the distribution, as well as the implications of mislabeling for capital accumulation and economic growth.

AUTHORS:

Danny Yagan

Grant Categories

Macroeconomics and Inequality


Topics

Individual Taxation

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