Browsing Discussion papers (SAM) by Subject "specific taxes"
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Do consumers buy less of a taxed good?
(Discussion paper, Working paper, 2006-01)This paper shows that consumers may buy more of a taxed good if it is sold by a two-sided platform firm. Two-sided platform industries serve distinct customer groups that are connected through interdependent demand, and ... -
Tax responses in platform industries
(Discussion paper, Working paper, 2009-07)Two-sided platform firms serve distinct customer groups that are connected through interdependent demand, and include major businesses such as the media industry, banking, and the software industry. A well known result ...