Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/93542 
Year of Publication: 
2011
Series/Report no.: 
UPSE Discussion Paper No. 2011-09
Publisher: 
University of the Philippines, School of Economics (UPSE), Quezon City
Abstract: 
Cesar Virata's tenure as secretary/minister of Finance is the longest held by any head of department in Philippine history. This study reviews his contributions to the evolution and reform of the Philippine tax system which were significant, sustained and consistent. His contributions helped to bring the internal and customs revenues of the country toward their present state.
Subjects: 
Tax reform
Tax administration
Income taxation
Sales taxation
Economic development
Customs administration
Smuggling
Protectionism
Cesar Virata
Philippine economic history
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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