Reducing Inequality in the People’s Republic of China through Tax and Fiscal Reforms

Publication | December 2021
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This paper analyzes the drivers of inequality in the People's Republic of China and identifies needed reforms in the tax system and central–local government fiscal relations to reduce inequality by enhancing redistribution mechanisms.

Taking into account recent changes to the tax system and fiscal relations, the paper offers policy recommendations to reduce inequality by strengthening redistribution mechanisms.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Inequality in the People's Republic of China
  • Tax Reforms to Reduce Inequality
  • Reforming Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations
  • Summary of Recommendations

Additional Details

Author
Type
Series
Subjects
  • Governance and public sector management
  • Taxation and domestic resource mobilization
Countries
  • China, People's Republic of
Pages
  • 64
Dimensions
  • 8.5 x 11
SKU
  • WPS220008-2

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