The paper is an exercise in empirical optimal taxation: looking for tax-transfer reforms in view of new labour marked scenarios possibly induced by technological innovations (fewer jobs, polarization etc.). The paper adoptsa microeconometric model of household behaviour (so-called RURO model) that can account for different labour demand scenarios and for equilibrium constraints. The optimal taxation exercise uses a combination of microsimulation and numerical optimization.
14.30 – 15.45: Motivation, assumptions, methods
16.15 – 17.30: Results
June 7
More details on the methods used in the paper. Approaches to empirical optimal taxation and some recent literature.
9.30 – 10.45: The RURO (= Random Utility Random Opportunities) model and the representation of alternative labour demand scenarios.
11.15 – 12.30: Microsimulation with equilibrium constraints
14.30 – 15.45: Alternative approaches to empirical optimal taxation
16.15 – 17.30: Survey of some recent related papers
