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September 2011 (Wiley Blackwell)
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The Mirrlees Review: conclusions and recommendations for reform
Type: Journal Articles
Authors: James Mirrlees, Stuart Adam, Tim Besley, Richard Blundell, Steve Bond, Robert Chote, Malcolm Gammie, Paul Johnson, Gareth Myles and James Poterba
Volume, issue, pages: Vol. 32, No. 3, pp. 331-359
JEL classification: H2, H3, H8

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This paper provides a summary of the conclusions and recommendations of the Mirrlees Review of the UK tax system. The characteristics that a good tax system should possess are described and used to assess the current UK system. A package of reforms for the UK system which will move it closer to the ideal is proposed. Issues related to transition and to practical implementation of the reform package are discussed.

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