29-July-2005
English
This working paper describes the main characteristics and the developments of the French tax system and examines some of its economic distortions and complexities.
29-October-2004
English
Since the early 1990s, when France's general government deficit reached a disturbing 6% of GDP, the country's public finances have progressed substantially, even though significantly further improvement is required. This paper examines the tools available to policy makers to meet this challenge.