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1 online resource (112 pages) (some color) |
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IMF country report ; no. 08/40 |
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IMF country report ; no. 08/40.
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; I. Tax and Welfare Reform in the Czech Republic-Structural Implications and Challenges; A. Introduction; B. The Backdrop for Reform; Figures; 1. Tax Structure in Selected Countries, 2004; 2. Labor Participation Rates in Selected Countries, 2006; 3. Hours Worked in Selected Countries, 2006; 4. Participation Rates Among the Younger and Older Generations, 2006; 5. Unemployment Rates, 2006; 6. Long-Term Unemployment in Percent of Total Unemployment; C. The Reform Package-Key Features; Boxes; 1. Experience with Flat Tax Reforms in Central and Eastern Europe |
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D. Analysis and Assessment of the Reform PackageTables; 1. Key Selected Changes in Tax and Benefit Systems, 2006-08; 7. Average Effective Tax Rates; 8. Marginal Effective Tax Rates; 9. Marginal Effective Tax Rates Before and After Transfers (2008); 2. Composite Marginal Tax Take: How Much is Taxed Away When Earnings Increase by CZK 100,000 Annually; 3. Composite Tax Take When Moving from Unemployment or Social Transfer to Employment; 10. Average Tax Wedges (2008); 11. Average Tax Wedges in Selected Countries; 12. Average Effective Tax Rates in Selected Countries |
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13. Marginal Effective Tax Rates in Selected Countries14. Top Marginal (all-in) Tax Rate on Personal Income; 15. Statutory Corporate Income Tax Rates in Selected Countries; 16. All-in Rates on Dividend Income in Selected Countries; 17. AETR's in Selected Countries; 18. METR's in Selected Countries; 19. Distribution of the Subsidy Implied by the Low VAT Rate; 20. Distribution of Increase in Expenditures from Raising Low Rate from 5 to 9 Percent; 21. Benefits (children and accommodation), 2006 and 2008; 22. Benefits (children and accommodation), Singles and Couples, 2006 and 2008 |
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23. Overall Reduction in Marginal Taxation for High Income EarnersE. A Way Forward; 2. Replacing Social Security Contributions with PIT and VAT?; F. Conclusion; 3. Summary of Recommendations; References; Appendix; I. Key Elements of Reform Package; II. Tax and Pension Reform in the Czech Republic-Implications for Growth and Debt Sustainability; A. Background; B. Fiscal Challenges and Demographic Pressures; Figures; 1. Demographic Indicators, 2004-50; 2. Long-Term Fiscal Pressures in the Czech Republic; 3. Debt Dynamics from Population Aging in the Czech Republic; C. Analytical Framework |
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D. Assessing the Fiscal Reform PackageTable; 1. Estimates of Impact of Key Fiscal Reform Measures; 4. Macroeconomic Effects of Tax Reform; 5. Macroeconomic Effects of Tax Reform and Expenditure Restraint; E. Adjustment Strategies to Achieve the Medium Term Objective; 6. Deficit and Debt Dynamics with 1 Percent of GDP Deficit in 2012; F. Achieving Long Term Sustainability: Pension Reform Proposals; 7. Comparing Alternative Measures to Reach 1 Percent of GDP Deficit by 2012; 8. 1-Percent of GDP Deficit by 2012 Through Reform Package and Raising Retirement Age |
| Summary |
Annotation In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country |
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"January 2008"--Cover |
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"Prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with this member country." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Taxation -- Czech Republic
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Public welfare -- Czech Republic
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Pensions -- Czech Republic
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Debts, Public -- Czech Republic
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Monetary policy -- Czech Republic
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Fiscal policy -- Czech Republic
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Debts, Public
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Economic history
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Economic policy
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Fiscal policy
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Monetary policy
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Pensions
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Public welfare
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Taxation
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| SUBJECT |
Czech Republic -- Economic policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2006001858
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Czech Republic -- Economic conditions -- 1993-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001009510
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Czech Republic
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Muñoz, Sònia, 1970- author.
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Tuladhar, Anita, author.
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International Monetary Fund, issuing body.
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| ISBN |
1280897740 |
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9781280897740 |
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9781451996043 |
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1451996047 |
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