For the few of you who might be interested in knowing more about how Myanmar’s taxation system works outside of the union government, I’ve recently published a briefing note with a colleague on the topic. The note is available online here.
12-04-2016
Economic Analysis and Research
New Publication: A primer on subnational finances and fiscal decentralisation in Myanmar
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Close Enough? Using the WGI as a Proxy for the WJP Rule of Law Index
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