Tax

Tax induced trade costs in developing countries: Evidence from VAT reform in India

This project investigates the impact of trade barriers on internal trade and the organisation of supply chains.

Research Project

1 Apr 2023

COVID-19-induced cash flow constraints and the burden of taxation in Kenya

C-19 Note

17 Nov 2021

COVID-19-Induced Cash Flow Constraints and the Burden of Taxation: A Study with the Kenya Revenue Authority

This project will study the effect of the coronavirus crisis on formal economic activity and tax collection in Kenya, evaluate the impact of changes to tax policy in reaction to it and explore low-cost interventions that could encourage tax compliance.

Research Project

30 Jun 2020

On the Origins of the State: Stationary Bandits and Taxation in Eastern Congo

A positive demand shock for coltan, a mineral whose bulky output cannot be concealed, leads armed actors to create illicit customs and provide protection at coltan mines, where they settle as “stationary bandits.” A similar shock for gold, easy to conceal,

Journal Article

1 Jan 2020

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Tax induced trade costs in developing countries: Evidence from VAT reform in India

COVID-19-induced cash flow constraints and the burden of taxation in Kenya

COVID-19-Induced Cash Flow Constraints and the Burden of Taxation: A Study with the Kenya Revenue Authority

On the Origins of the State: Stationary Bandits and Taxation in Eastern Congo