WIRE — MANILA, Philippines The Philippines illustrates the Laffer Curve in action, as annual increases in excise tax rates have led to declining government revenues and a rise in illicit tobacco trade, according to a renowned American economist. "The data strongly suggest that the Philippines has gone too far in increasing tobacco tax rates. If you
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