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dc.titleA State Capacity Results-based Approach to Reduce Tax Evasion
dc.contributor.authorBando, Rosangela
dc.contributor.authorYarygina, Anastasiya
dc.contributor.authorMartinez-Carrasco, José
dc.contributor.orgunitOffice of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness
dc.coverageLatin America and the Caribbean
dc.date.available2020-01-27T00:01:00
dc.date.issue2020-01-27T00:01:00
dc.description.abstractThe objective of this discussion paper is to propose a Results Based Framework for programs which aim to increase tax compliance. We pose setting state capacity as a specific project result, as opposed to tax evasion, may enhance monitoring and promote effectiveness. We pose such focus may allow managers to demonstrate results in shorter periods of time. We apply the framework to the tax evasion literature to find most studies focus on understanding tax evasion assuming the state can carry out all its functions without limitations. Our review suggests a stronger focus on state capacity may benefit the many states faced by tax evasion.
dc.format.extent23
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.18235/0002160
dc.identifier.urlhttps://publications.iadb.org/publications/english/document/A_State_Capacity_Results-based_Approach_to_Reduce_Tax_Evasion_en.pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.mediumAdobe PDF
dc.publisherInter-American Development Bank
dc.subjectTaxpayer
dc.subjectTax Revenue
dc.subjectTax Compliance
dc.subjectTaxation
dc.subjectResults Framework
dc.subjectAuditing
dc.subjectSmall Business
dc.subjectMonitoring and Evaluation
dc.subjectTax Evasion
dc.subjectEconomy
dc.subjectFiscal Policy
dc.subjectTax Administration
dc.subjectTax Rate
dc.subject.jelcodeD02 - Institutions: Design, Formation, Operations, and Impact
dc.subject.jelcodeH11 - Structure, Scope, and Performance of Government
dc.subject.jelcodeC93 - Field Experiments
dc.subject.jelcodeH30 - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents: General
dc.subject.jelcodeH26 - Tax Evasion and Avoidance
dc.subject.jelcodeH43 - Project Evaluation • Social Discount Rate
dc.subject.jelcodeD04 - Microeconomic Policy: Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation
dc.subject.keywordsEvaluation;results-based management;monitoring;State capacity;Tax evasion;Fiscal Fraud
dc.typeDiscussion Papers
idb.identifier.pubnumberIDB-DP-00740
idb.operationBK-C2031
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