Bulletin Public Finance

Promoting inclusive and sustainable fiscal systems

02/2016

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fiscality; social cohesion; social inclusion; fiscalidad; cohesion social; inclusión social

Despite significant advances during the
past 15 years, Latin America continues to
be one of the regions with the highest
levels of inequality in the world. Major
differences in income constitute an
obstacle to development and pose a
threat to peace and social cohesion. In
conjunction with this, a more informed
and em-powered citizenry is demanding
efficient and quality public services. If
states are to respond to these demands,
they must equip themselves with a greater
capacity to collect taxes and redistribute
re-sources. This means having inclusive
and sustainable fiscal systems, and
prioritising support for reforms aimed at
increasing the tax burden, either through
new taxes or through increasing collection
efficiency combined with a more decisive
fight against tax fraud and evasion.