Rapid Evidence Review

Approaches to Progressive Tax Systems

3rd September 2025

This rapid evidence review looks at tax policy as a key fiscal policy tool to address inequality. It provides an overview of the literature on how countries have attempted to ensure more progressive tax systems across income and wealth distributions.

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Suggested Citation

Jose Maliakal, S. (2025). Approaches to Progressive Tax Systems. K4DD Rapid Evidence Review 277. Brighton, UK: Institute of Development Studies. DOI: 10.19088/K4DD.2026.011

Published

3rd September 2025