Privacy, Time Consistent Optimal Labour Income Taxation and Education Policy

Kai Konrad

No 2326, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: Incomplete information is a commitment device for time consistency problems. In the context of time consistent labour income taxation privacy reduces welfare losses and increases the effectiveness of public education as a second best policy.

Keywords: Privacy; Time Inconsistent Income Taxation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H21 H23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999-12
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