Understanding the benefits of public goods can lead to changes in public opinion about government fiscal activities (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

Understanding the benefits of public goods can lead to changes in public opinion about government fiscal activities

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Researchers conducted a questionnaire-based study to evaluate taxation and found that if citizens understand the value of public goods and the government’s role in maintaining them, public opinion about taxation and expenditure can change, potentially reducing inequality.

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Dr. Tomoko Matsumoto from Tokyo University of Science, Japan Image link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42973-025-00228-2

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