The evolution of the Laffer curve as a framework for studying tax evasion: from simple theoretical to DSGE models Cover Image

Ewolucja krzywej Laffera jako narzędzia analizowania unikania opodatkowania: od prostych modeli teoretycznych do modeli DSGE
The evolution of the Laffer curve as a framework for studying tax evasion: from simple theoretical to DSGE models

Author(s): Stanisław Cichocki, Ryszard Kokoszczyński
Subject(s): Economy, National Economy, Public Finances
Published by: Uniwersytet Warszawski - Wydział Nauk Ekonomicznych
Keywords: Laffer curve; tax evasion; tax income; shadow economy;

Summary/Abstract: Since about 40 years the Laffer curve is used to investigate tax evasion in different ways and with different results. In this paper we present, using a critical literature review, the main considerations related to the Laffer curve starting from historically oldest theoretical models and empirical studies, through direct empirical estimations of the Laffer curve to, widely used nowadays, general equilibrium models, in particular endogenous growth models. We show, by discussing the advantages and drawbacks of these approaches, their different usefulness in studying tax evasion. We conclude that currently endogenous growth models, particularly DSGE models, provide an appropriate approach for the analysis of tax evasion using the Laffer curve.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 45
  • Page Range: 7-27
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish