Examines tax policy choices made in Slovakia and the effects of the reforms. Set in 2006, looks at the decision facing the new Prime Minister Robert Fico, as he faces the public from "reform fatigue." Traces the development of tax and budget policy since independence in Slovakia in 1993, paying particular attention to the implementation of the 2004 Rovná given, or "equal tax," a gross simplification of the tax system. The main topic is the impact of labor market and social security reform, and effective tax rates of both investors and workers. Another important issue is related to the desire of Slovakia to the EU and the euro. "Hide
by Laura Alfaro, Rafael Di Tella, Ane Damgaard Jensen, Vincent Dessain Source: Harvard Business School 35 pages. Publication Date: Mar 05, 2007. Prod. #: 707043-PDF-ENG
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