How are They Spending my Taxes? Tax Compliance and Citizens’ Interest in Politics

Peter Dawson; Philip Jones

How are They Spending my Taxes? Tax Compliance and Citizens’ Interest in Politics

Peter Dawson, Philip Jones

Department of Economics

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Abstract

In neoclassical economics, individuals are assumed to perceive tax payments as commensurate with any other payment. This paper challenges this assumption. Individuals are more likely to identify with the community when they pay a higher share of their income in tax and when compliance is also an expression of civic duty. An analysis of questionnaire responses from over 20 countries suggests that citizens take a greater interest in politics when they are more tax compliant.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Bath, U. K.
Publisher	Department of Economics, University of Bath
Publication status	Published - 2010

Publication series

Name	Bath Economics Research Working Papers
No.	11/10

Keywords

information
political participation
tax evasion

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