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View allSherman Robinson (PIIE) and Karen Thierfelder (US Naval Academy)
Introducing a destination-based cash-flow tax (DBCFT) in the United States would dramatically change the tax base for businesses. Depending on how it is implemented, it could also affect prices, wages, and the exchange rate.
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