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Economics

Political Trust as a Determinant of Tax Compliance

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Cross-national studies show that countries with higher political trust tend to have higher tax compliance, and that trust in government predicts compliance even after controlling for enforcement and income levels.

Why this is interesting

Why do millions of citizens pay taxes even when the chance of being audited is tiny? The answer may lie not in fear, but in trust.