Theories
of tax shifting
1. The Diffusion Theory
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This theory states that eventually, it becomes impossible
to trace the final incidence of any tax and that in reality, all taxes get diffused
in the economic system.
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It is based on the assumption that the market is
sufficiently competitive and that the factors of production can move from one
employment to the other quickly, easily and without significant costs.
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Because of the constant interactions by sales/purchases
transactions, a tax imposed at one place could shift to all sectors of the
economy thus becoming untraceable.
2. Demand and
supply Theory
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A tax may be shifted through sale/purchase transactions
depending on the elasticity of demand and supply.
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Shifting is through a revision of prices.
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If the demand is inelastic, tax can easily be shifted by
the seller to the buyer.
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Where demand is elastic, the burden of tax will mainly be
borne by the seller.
The concentration theory, in my opinion is another theory of tax shifting. That some taxes have a tendency to be absorbed by only a few classes of tax payers such as the P.A.Y.E
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ReplyDeleteit means when all tax burden concentrate on single object i.e economic surplus
ReplyDeleteConcentration theory aught to included as one of theories of tax shifting
ReplyDeleteConcentration theory aught to included as one of theories of tax shifting
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ReplyDeleteMy opinion is that concentration theory is advanced by classical economists. They argue that there is an inherent tendency for taxes to be absorbed by certain income classes .In an economy only those who could appropriate a surplus should be a tax.
ReplyDeleteConcentration theory states that, the tax will shifted and reshifted until to economical classes which enjoy a surplus. Those who don't get a surplus are not subjects
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ReplyDeleteThe concentration theory too an an important theory. What is all about?
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