Poverty and Inequality in Israel: An International Perspective
This chapter examines the rates of poverty and inequality in Israel over time and in comparison with OECD countries.
Read MoreThe Change in the Household Tax Burden Between 2003 and 2011
This chapter assesses the change in the tax burden on households across the various income deciles during the period between…
Read MoreThe Impact of the Expected Tax Rate Changes on the Middle Class
In light of the current budget situation, the Israeli government decided to raise the VAT by 1 percent as of…
Read MoreToo many cooks spoil the tax broth
Recent reform of tax administration leaves a planning vacuum.
Read MoreMinimum Wage and Negative Income Tax
This paper presents a unique approach to the policies of minimum wage and negative income tax.
Read MoreFiscal Welfare Issues in Anticipation of Direct-Tax Reform
In 1987, Brookings Institution held a conference on the subject of the world-wide tax reform. In his closing report, Joseph…
Read MoreTax Expenditure
This chapter presents the results of a study devoted to examining tax expenditure and exploring the possibility of introducing a…
Read MoreDistribution of Family Income and Taxes
The comprehensive reform of Israel’s tax system has recently aroused growing interest.
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