Countries with higher rates of taxation tend to have happier citizens
EUROPP 2013-09-13
Summary:
What impact does a country’s level of taxation have on the happiness of its citizens? Using OECD data, David Binder assesses the relationship between high taxation levels and measures of citizen wellbeing/happiness. He finds that there is a correlation between … Continue reading →
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