32226 Public Economics
Hello, dear friend, you can consult us at any time if you have any questions, add WeChat: daixieit
Assignment Remit
Programme Title |
Economics |
|
Module Title |
Public Economics |
|
Module Code |
32226 |
|
Assignment Title |
Essay |
|
Level |
LH |
|
Weighting |
50% of Public Economics |
|
Hand Out Date |
15/02/2024 |
|
Due Date & Time |
12/03/2024 |
12pm |
Feedback Post Date |
09/04/2024 |
|
Assignment Format |
Essay |
|
Assignment Length |
2000 words |
|
Submission Format |
Online |
Individual |
Assignment:
The assignment has four questions (a tod), with different weights. While the word count for each question is indicative, the overall word count of the assignment should not exceed 2000 words (this is a strict word count limit). Your list of references does not count towards the word limit but in-text citations do. Suggested readings are only key references, you are encouraged to read additional sources.
a) Explain how kinks and notches are used to estimate the elasticity of taxable income with respect to the net of tax rate (‘). Use formulae and diagrams to illustrate your answer. 400 words [20%]
Suggested readings:
Saez, E. (2010). Do taxpayers bunch at kink points? American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 2(3):180-212.
Kleven, H. and Waseem, M. (2013). Using notches to uncover optimization frictions and structural elasticities: Theory and evidence from Pakistan. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 128(2): 669-273.
Kleven, H. (2016). Bunching. Annual Review of Economics, 8: 435-464.
b) Discuss how notches help to uncover optimization frictions in the labour market. What are the implications of these frictions for empirical estimates of the elasticity of taxable income with respect to the net of tax rate (‘)? Use diagrams to illustrate your answer. 400 words [20%]
Suggested readings:
Kleven, H. and Waseem, M. (2013). Using notches to uncover optimization frictions and structural elasticities: Theory and evidence from Pakistan. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 128(2): 669-273.
c) Based on Adam et al. (2020) discuss what the evidence from kinks and notches tells us about the elasticity of taxable income with respect to the net of tax rate (‘) and labour market frictions in the UK. 400 words [20%]
Suggested readings:
Adam, S., Browne, J., Phillips, D. and Roantree, B. (2020). Frictions and taxpayer responses: Evidence from bunching at personal tax thresholds. International Tax and Public Finance, 28: 612-653.
d) “ The elasticity of taxable income is vital when predicting the effect of taxes. Bunching at kinks/notches has been used to estimate this elasticity. We show that when the preference distribution is unrestricted, bunching atakinkora notch is not informative about the size of the elasticity, and neither is the entire distribution of taxable income” (Blomquistetal., 2021). Critically discuss. Use diagrams to illustrate your answer. 800 words [40%]
Suggested readings:
Blomquist, S., Newey, W., Kumar, A., and Liang, C. (2021). On bunching and identification of the taxable income elasticity. Journal of Political Economy, 129(8): 2320-2343.
Referencing : you must adhere to usual referencing style (Harvard) within-text references and a list of references at the end.
Module Learning Outcomes:
In this assessment the following learning outcomes will be covered:
LO 1. Apply economic concepts and principles to explain the potential behavioural responses associated with changes to the structure of the income tax.
LO 2. Demonstrate critical knowledge and understanding of the difficulties associated with the design of tax policy.
Grading Criteria:
See attached marking rubric.
Feedback to Students:
Both Summative and Formative feedback is given to encourage students to reflect on their learning that feed forward into following assessment tasks. The preparation for all assessment tasks will be supported by formative feedback within the tutorials/seminars.
Written feedback is provided as appropriate. Please be aware to use the browser and not the Canvas App as you may not be able to view all comments.
Plagiarism:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand correct referencing practices. You are expected to use appropriate references and keep carefully detailed notes of all your information sources, including any material downloaded from the Internet. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are not vulnerable to any alleged breaches of the assessment regulations. More information is available at https://intranet.birmingh am.ac.uk/as/studentservices/conduct/misconduct/plagiarism/index.aspx.
Use of Generative AI:
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, students should assume that the use of generative AI within an assessment or assignment is not permitted. Any assessment submitted that is not a student’s own work, including that written by generative AI tools, are in breach of the
University’s Code of Practice on Academic Integrity
(https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/registry/policy/conduct/plagiarism/index.aspx
Wellbeing Extenuating Circumstances:
The process for Extenuating Circumstances is to support students who have experienced unforeseen issues that have impacted their ability to engage with their studies and/or complete assessments. Students should notify Wellbeing of any extenuating circumstances as soon as possible via the online form, following the guidance provided.
https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/social-sciences/college-services/wellbeing/index.aspx
2024-02-25