ROME – An effective tax policy that ensures adequate domestic revenue is a crucial determinant of a country’s ability to pursue development policies. But tax revenues in most developing countries are low, impeding progress toward more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable economic development that can improve public health and raise standards of living.
罗马—能保证国内收入充足的有效的税收政策是一国追求发展政策能力的关键决定因素。但大部分发达国家的税收收入很低，这阻碍了通往更平衡、更包容、更可持续的经济发展之路，而后者又是改善公共卫生、提升生活标准的方法。