Spending yes, progressivity no: the barriers to redistribution in Brazil

This article investigates the trajectory of the debate on redistribution andtaxation after redemocratization in Brazil, identifying factors potentially favorable toprogressive reforms, as well as obstacles to their implementation. Specifically, it aims tounderstand the resilience of an unfair tax sy...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Cimini, Fernanda, Rocha, Laura
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Brasil
Institución:EDITORA 34
Repositorio:Revista de Economia Política
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs2.centrodeeconomiapolitica.org:article/2394
Acceso en línea:https://centrodeeconomiapolitica.org.br/repojs/index.php/journal/article/view/2394
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Inequality
taxation
progressivity
tax reform
democracy
desigualdade
tributação
progressividade
reforma tributária
Descripción
Sumario:This article investigates the trajectory of the debate on redistribution andtaxation after redemocratization in Brazil, identifying factors potentially favorable toprogressive reforms, as well as obstacles to their implementation. Specifically, it aims tounderstand the resilience of an unfair tax system in one of the most unequal democraciesin the world. Following a literature review, some exploratory hypotheses are proposed andanalyzed in a preliminary and indirect way through the identification of elements relatedto inequality and taxation in the political platforms of Brazilian Presidents, from Collor toBolsonaro. JEL Classification: H2; O15; P00.