Studies in Regional Science
Online ISSN : 1880-6465
Print ISSN : 0287-6256
ISSN-L : 0287-6256
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Does Reform of the Capital Gains Tax Improve Welfare ?
—— Capital Gains Taxation in Japan as an Example ——
Toshikazu OHSAWA
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2009 Volume 39 Issue 2 Pages 339-350

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The Japanese method of capital gains taxation, in which the tax on stocks is levied according to the sale price rather than the realized capital gains, has not been used since 2003. This paper analyzes the effects of reform from the Japanese method to the conventional method of capital gains taxation on capital accumulation and social welfare. Additionally, this paper analyzes the effects of the reform from conventional capital gains taxation to other capital income taxes.

JEL Classification: G32, G35, H22, H24, H25
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