A Note on Progressive Taxation and Cooperation
Journal
Journal of Public Economic Theory
ISSN
1097-3923
ISSN-Digital
1467-9779
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2005-12-01
Author(s)
Abstract
This paper shows that marginally progressive taxation may help independent agents to sustain cooperation in a repeated prisoners' dilemma setting. It is suggested that political support for progressive taxation schemes may be affected by the desire to promote more cooperation among individuals.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SEPS - Economic Policy
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Blackwell
Publisher place
Malden, Mass.
Volume
7
Number
5
Start page
859
End page
865
Pages
7
Subject(s)
Eprints ID
222076