Optimal Taxation and Economic Growth in Togo: Empirical Investigation in Time Series

Taxation Optimale et Croissance Economique au Togo: une Evidence Empirique en Séries Temporelles

Yawovi Mawussé Isaac Amedanou ()
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Yawovi Mawussé Isaac Amedanou: UCA [2017-2020] - Université Clermont Auvergne [2017-2020], CERDI - Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International - UCA [2017-2020] - Université Clermont Auvergne [2017-2020] - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Abstract: Abstract : This paper examines the optimal level of taxation in Togo. After checking for stationarity and structural breaks, we estimate two integrated structural equations for dummy variables constructed to account for significant structural shocks. In fact, the two structural models estimated highlight a U-shaped curve and confirm that the effects exerted by the level of taxation on economic activity in Togo are non-linear. The results from the estimates, covering the period from 1960 to 2016, argue that the optimal tax rate in Togo would be 22.6% of GDP. These results imply that the levels of real GDP and economic growth still achieved by the Togolese economy have remained below their potential.

Keywords: Taxation optimale; recettes fiscales; dépenses publiques; croissance économique; Optimal taxation; tax revenues; government spending; economic growth (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019-01-22
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Published in 2019

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