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?

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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.

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

Scotlands tax strategy building tax principles

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