Intergenerational Conflict Over Consumption Tax Hike : Evidence

Okazawa, Ryosuke; Takii, Katsuya

OSIPP Discussion Paper, 2019, DP-2019-E-009, 1-62

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Title
Intergenerational Conflict Over Consumption Tax Hike : Evidence
Creator
CreatorName
Okazawa, Ryosuke
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1000070346138 1000070346138
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Scopus Author ID
6603896348 6603896348
CreatorName
Takii, Katsuya
Subject
Consumption Tax
Fiscal Consolidation
Pension
RDD
Abstract
This paper analyzes the determinants of voter preferences on consumption tax hike using an opinion survey of Japanese citizens. We find robust evidence that the older voter is more likely to support consumption tax hike. We also find that the most of inter-generational difference toward consumption tax policy is explained by the gap between citizens under sixty and over sixty. We investigate how individual economic environment changes in 60 years old as a result of mandatory retirement system and pension system and find that the hours of work do not change but their degree of dependence on the pension in household income increases at the age of 60. Utilizing these facts, we conjecture that individuals may realize the importance of consumption tax in order to save the value of their assets.
Publisher
Osaka School of International Public Policy, Osaka University
Source Title
OSIPP Discussion Paper
Volume (Issue)
DP-2019-E-009
Page
1-62
Date of Issued
2019-09-19
Language
English
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/11094/73368
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http://www.osipp.osaka-u.ac.jp/archives/DP/2019/DP2019E009.pdf
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ディスカッション／ワーキング・ペーパー DP/WP
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