16.6.2014: Steuern und Standortattraktivität
James Poterba vom MIT und Martin Feldstein aus Harvard zu Gast bei den Wirtschaftspolitischen Gesprächen
Taxes should be simple, efficient and fair. In reality, taxes affect household and firm behavior on many margins, including labor supply, savings, investment and offshoring. Such tax avoidance tends to reduce welfare and growth, raises the cost of government activity, and undermines redistributive goals. How should the tax system be reformed to arrive at a better trade-off between equity and efficiency?
Welcome
- Christoph Leitl
President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, WKO
Introductory Remarks
- Christian Keuschnigg
Director IHS and University of St. Gallen
Keynote Speakers
- James Poterba
MIT and National Bureau of Economic Research - Martin Feldstein
Harvard University and National Bureau of Economic Researc
Moderation of General Discussion
- Christoph Schneider
Head of Economic Policy Division of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, WK
