A generalization of the Atkinson-Stiglitz (1976) theorem on the undesirability of nonuniform excise taxation

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Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2010
Volume: 108
Issue: 2
Pages: 156-158

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Abstract

The Atkinson-Stiglitz (1976) theorem on the undesirability of nonuniform excise taxation when all agents have homogeneous, separable preferences is extended to allow for nonseparability with respect to endogenous variables that will be subject to distortions.

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repec:eee:ecolet:v:108:y:2010:i:2:p:156-158
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2026-01-25