Testing Ricardian Equivalence with the Narrative Record on Tax Changes
用美国税收变化的叙事数据，检验了李嘉图等价假说，发现预期到的增税在延迟期内会刺激经济活动，从而否定了该假说。
Abstract The Ricardian equivalence hypothesis is tested empirically with a subcategory of the narrative measures of US tax shocks developed by Romer and Romer (in, American Economic Review 2010; 100 :763). The present value of tax increases motivated solely by concerns for improving the fiscal health of the government is used. These tax news represent a switch from debt to tax financing that should have no effects on real output and consumption. For the post‐1982:IV period, fiscal anticipation plays an important role as many of the tax increases are implemented with substantial delays. Anticipated tax hikes increase economic activity in the delay period. Ricardian equivalence is rejected.