An International Comparison of Tax Assistance for Research and Development: Estimates and Policy Implication

Business spending on research and development (R&D) is generally recognized as a private activity providing broader economic benefits that justify government support. But subsidizing R&D has costs as well as benefits, and governments need to exercise judgement to ensure that subsidies are se...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: John Lester, Jacek Warda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Calgary 2014-11-01
Series:The School of Public Policy Publications
Online Access:https://www.policyschool.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/lester-int-tax-researchfinal.pdf