Published in:NHH Dept. of Business and Management Science Discussion Paper ; No. 2021/2
Extent:
1 Online-Ressource (34 p)
Language:
English
DOI:
10.2139/ssrn.3779943
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Nach Informationen von SSRN wurde die ursprüngliche Fassung des Dokuments February 5, 2021 erstellt
Description:
Using a probability-based sample of the Norwegian population, we test whether an informational treatment about fewer audits by the Norwegian Tax Administration during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis affects support for an economic relief program designed to save jobs and prevent bankruptcies. The information treatment significantly reduces support for the economic relief program. The underlying mechanisms are lower trust in the tax administration and more pessimism about its ability to detect misuse of the program