According to the findings of a France-based market research firm Ipsos, Pakistan loses more than Rs300 billion yearly due to tax evasion in five economic sectors, with illicit auto lubricants and tyres trade causing the most damage to the exchequer of all. What are the social, economic, institutional and political factors responsible for such huge tax evasions? Discuss.
Debate #88 · Economy, growth and trade
Can Pakistan broaden its tax base and document the informal economy?
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Examiners want: causes of low tax-to-GDP and evasion, informal sector size, fairness of tax structure, enforcement versus incentives, reform path
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High tax rates means large disincentives to productive efforts that aggregate supply and tax revenues are both restricted. Give your arguments for a just tax System.
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