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Sensitising and promoting direct taxation to boost revenue and tackle inequality in Bangladesh

Assessing the impact of indirect taxation on poverty and inequality: A pseudo-panel and cross-country analysis

Project report Tax

This paper investigates the impact of indirect taxes on poverty, income inequality, and economic growth in Bangladesh and globally. The report advocates a nuanced reassessment of Bangladesh's tax structure, proposing a shift towards direct taxation.

Authors

Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque

Mohammad A. Razzaque

Chairman, Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)
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Deen Islam

Research Director, Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)
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Jillur Rahman

Associate Director, Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)
Syed Rafsan Ali

Syed Rafsan Ali

Research Associate, Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID)
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