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The effects of tax structure on economic growth and income inequality in Tanzania

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dc.creator William, Kefline
dc.date 2019-08-30T11:01:49Z
dc.date 2019-08-30T11:01:49Z
dc.date 2018
dc.date.accessioned 2022-10-20T14:40:01Z
dc.date.available 2022-10-20T14:40:01Z
dc.identifier William, K. (2018). The effects of tax structure on economic growth and income inequality in Tanzania. Dodoma: The University of Dodoma
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/1316
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/1316
dc.description Dissertation (MA Economics)
dc.description This paper investigates how the tax systems impact the country’s economic growth and income distribution over the period 1996 to 2016. The study uses a single equation method in determining the relationship that exists between tax structures and economic growth and income inequality. This study contributes to the literature in country-specific studies particularly in Tanzania as it introduces the impact of tax structure on economic growth and income inequality. The study hence employed Autoregressive distributive lag model (ARDL) and Error Correction Model (ECM) to capture the long-run and short-run relationships. By using corporate income tax and personal income tax, the impact of tax structure on economic growth and income inequality was determined while controlling for other determinants of growth and income distribution. The study finds no evidence of any relationship between personal income tax, corporate income tax and economic growth. The results also show a strong correlation is found between corporate income tax, personal income tax and income inequality.
dc.language en
dc.publisher The University of Dodoma
dc.subject Tax structure
dc.subject Tanzania
dc.subject Economic growth
dc.subject Income inequality
dc.subject Income distribution
dc.subject Income tax
dc.subject Personal income tax
dc.subject Corporate income tax
dc.title The effects of tax structure on economic growth and income inequality in Tanzania
dc.type Dissertation


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