Data Quote by Abhijit Banerjee
“Most economies have a fair amount of tax evasion, depending on how their data systems are.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Development Economics Podcast, 2020
Tax evasion varies with the quality and transparency of a country’s data systems.
In simple terms: Better data reduces tax cheating.
Key Takeaway
Improve data systems to curb evasion.
Themes
economics
tax policy
data integrity
governance
corruption
Mood
pragmatic
informative
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- tax audits
- policy reforms
- digital record‑keeping
Key Concepts
information systems
compliance incentives
public finance
Questions to Reflect On
- What data improvements most reduce evasion?
- How can governments balance privacy with enforcement?
A Different Perspective
Implementation costs can be high for low‑income nations.
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