Tax Revenue Trends in Asia and Latin America: A Comparative Analysis

37 Pages Posted: 30 Nov 2015 Last revised: 12 Jun 2022

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Joshua Aizenman

University of Southern California - Department of Economics

Yothin Jinjarak

Victoria University of Wellington - Te Herenga Waka - School of Economics & Finance

Jungsuk Kim

Sogang University - Institute of International and Area Studies

Donghyun Park

Asian Development Bank - Economic Research

Date Written: November 2015

Abstract

We take stock of and compare tax revenue trends in Asia and Latin America. The tax revenues to GDP ratios increased significantly in both regions in the 2000s, although they remain visibly below European levels. Our analysis portrays a complex picture of the tax collection challenges facing developing countries. Overall, there remains sizable heterogeneity in the revenue performance of developing countries, and across regions. While progress has been made, the gap between the advanced economies and developing countries suggests ample room for future fiscal developments, and for more disaggregated studies of the tax mobilization challenges facing developing countries in the aftermath of the global financial crisis.

Suggested Citation

Aizenman, Joshua and Jinjarak, Yothin and Kim, Jungsuk and Park, Donghyun, Tax Revenue Trends in Asia and Latin America: A Comparative Analysis (November 2015). NBER Working Paper No. w21755, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2696821

Joshua Aizenman (Contact Author)

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Yothin Jinjarak

Victoria University of Wellington - Te Herenga Waka - School of Economics & Finance ( email )

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Jungsuk Kim

Sogang University - Institute of International and Area Studies ( email )

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Donghyun Park

Asian Development Bank - Economic Research ( email )

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Metro Manila
Philippines

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