Taxation and Investment Promotion

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Data
Agosto 2002
Assunto
Investimento;
Tributação
País
Estados Unidos
Categoria
Notas Técnicas
This document discusses the effect of tax incentives on business activities and investment decisions. When taxation is not sound it hurts the business climate and hampers economic activities. Since the primary intent of tax incentives is to encourage capital accumulation in specific activities or locations, the question remains open if their extensive use will result in the desired response.