What is the optimal tax mix across different taxes to maximise efficiency/reduce economic distortions?

Background

Our ambition is to investigate the relationship between Scottish tax policy and the role of economic interventions, using international comparisons to understand the most effective approaches to fiscal policy.

Next steps

Get in touch with taxdivisionengagement@gov.scot

Source

This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Scotlands tax strategy building tax principles

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