Arbeitspapier

The effect of transfer pricing regulations on intra-industry trade

We analyse the effect of transfer pricing regulations on trade ows. We base our estimation on a panel gravity model, where the transfer pricing regulations are modeled as trade costs. To abstract from any aggregate demand shocks, we focus on intermediate goods in the car industry. Our results suggest a significant volume effect on the exported quantity as a result of the introduction of transfer pricing laws in the exporting country. Exports to lower tax rate countries are reduced, whilst exports to higher tax rate countries are increased. In line with theory, transfer pricing regulations only play a role if a tax rate difference exists between the trading partners.

Language
Englisch

Bibliographic citation
Series: Hohenheim Discussion Papers in Business, Economics and Social Sciences ; No. 32-2017

Classification
Wirtschaft
Multinational Firms; International Business
Business Taxes and Subsidies including sales and value-added (VAT)
Tax Evasion and Avoidance
Subject
Panel Gravity Model
Transfer Pricing Regulations
Intermediate Goods Trade
Corporate Tax

Event
Geistige Schöpfung
(who)
Dekker, Vincent
Strohmaier, Kristina
Event
Veröffentlichung
(who)
Universität Hohenheim, Fakultät Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften
(where)
Stuttgart
(when)
2017

Handle
URN
urn:nbn:de:bsz:100-opus-14318
Last update
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Object type

  • Arbeitspapier

Associated

  • Dekker, Vincent
  • Strohmaier, Kristina
  • Universität Hohenheim, Fakultät Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften

Time of origin

  • 2017

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