Tax-benefit microsimulation model in developing countries: A feasibility study for an extension of SOUTHMOD in Indonesia

Arip Muttaqien, Denisa Sologon, Cathal O’Donoghue

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Abstract

This study aims to expand the use of tax-benefit microsimulation tools in Indonesia. In particular, it reviews the feasibility of expanding SOUTHMOD, a tax-benefit microsimulation model being applied in developing countries that was developed based on the European Union tax-benefit microsimulation tool (EUROMOD) framework. First, the study reviews the tax and benefits system in Indonesia, followed by an explanation of possible data set and data requirements for simulation.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherWorld Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)
Number of pages29
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2018

Publication series

NameWIDER Working Paper Series
PublisherWorld Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)
No. 2018-168

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