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How Can We Make a Progressive Tax System More Efficient?, No. 24-26

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How Can We Make a Progressive Tax System More Efficient?, No. 24-26

DATE: August 2024

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ABSTRACT: In the U.S., income tax rates rise as households earn more. However, such a system means workers have a reduced incentive to increase their earnings. In this article, I discuss a finding from one of my papers that explores the possible effects of targeting tax rates on additional characteristics besides income.

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Karabarbounis, Marios. "How Can We Make a Progressive Tax System More Efficient?, No. 24-26," Economic Brief (August 2024). https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/title/6034/item/673181, accessed on April 25, 2025.

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