Taxation and Economic Development in Taiwan (Harvard Studies in International Development) - Hardcover

Jenkins, Glenn P.; Kuo, Chun–yan; Sun, Keh–nan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0674011023 ISBN 13: 9780674011021

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Documenting the evolution of economic development and fiscal policies in Taiwan over the last four decades, this work explores the effectiveness of specific tax and trade policies. The authors make a major revision to the previously accepted role played by the export processing zones and the protection of domestic producers from foreign competition. The extensive use of duty exemption systems enabled the government to create competition among the exporting firms, and the innovative design of economic policies and administrative systems helped the private sector generate savings, expand investments, and promote exports.

This work analyzes how unique fiscal policies and administrative practices were designed to foster the rapid growth and development of Taiwan during this period.

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About the Authors

Glenn P. Jenkins is Professor of Economics at Queen's University, Canada, and Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus.

Chun-Yan Kuo is Senior Fellow at John Deutsch International, Queen’s University, Canada.

Keh-Nan Sun is Research Fellow at the Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research, Taipei.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674011023
• ISBN 13: 9780674011021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304