Electoral competitiveness and candidates’ preferences on tax increase: Evidence from Japan
Published online on February 12, 2025
Abstract
Party Politics, Ahead of Print.
How do elections affect the government’s attempt to raise taxes? Previous studies have focused on the effect of elections on the timing of tax increases, arguing that the government is less likely to decide to raise taxes as the election approaches. ...
How do elections affect the government’s attempt to raise taxes? Previous studies have focused on the effect of elections on the timing of tax increases, arguing that the government is less likely to decide to raise taxes as the election approaches. ...