Taxing Financial Transactions: Issues and Evidence

Author/Editor:

Thornton Matheson

Publication Date:

March 1, 2011

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

In reaction to the recent financial crisis, increased attention has recently been given to financial transaction taxes (FTTs) as a means of (1) raising revenue for a variety of possible purposes and/or (2) helping to curb financial market excesses. This paper reviews existing theory and evidence on the efficacy of an FTT in fulfilling those tasks, on its potential impact, and on key issues to be faced in designing taxes of this kind.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2011/054

Subject:

Bonds Securities Stock markets Stocks Transaction tax

English

Publication Date:

March 1, 2011

ISBN/ISSN:

9781455220984/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2011054

Pages:

48

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