Based on international evidence, what is the optimal balance between tax and fiscal policy as opposed to regulation changes or other alternatives to achieve economic outcomes, e.g. economic growth/productivity?
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:
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