February 2017

Taxation revenue and economic growth in Africa

As most developing countries strive to achieve economic growth and development through taxation, they face numerous economic challenges. The debate on the effectiveness of taxes as a tool for promoting growth and development remains inconclusive, as several studies have indicated mixed impacts of tax on economic growth. Against this background, the study investigated the impact of taxation on economic growth in Africa...

Author(s): Onakoya Adegbemi Babatunde, Afintinni Oluwatobi Ibukun and Ogundajo Grace Oyeyemi