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This research delves into the intricate relationship between tax policy and investment decisions within the manufacturing industry. Through a comprehensive literature review, the study aims to elucidate the impact of tax incentives on investment behavior, particularly focusing on their effectiveness in stimulating innovation and competitiveness among manufacturing firms. Employing qualitative research methodology, the selection of literature involves identifying and analyzing scholarly articles, books, and reports that provide insights into the research topic. Data collection entails systematic gathering of information from selected sources, while data analysis involves identifying themes, patterns, and relationships within the literature. The findings underscore the pivotal role of tax incentives, such as investment tax credits, accelerated depreciation, and research and development (R&D) deductions, in shaping investment decisions within the manufacturing sector. Moreover, the differential effects of tax policy reforms on firms of different sizes, the influence of global dynamics including international tax competition and trade liberalization, and the implications for future research are discussed. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms through which tax policy influences investment decisions, offering insights for policymakers and businesses to navigate the complexities of the global economy more effectively.
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Grubert, H., & Slemrod, J. (1998). The effect of taxes on investment and income shifting to Puerto Rico. Review of Economics and Statistics, 80(3), 365–373. https://doi.org/10.1162/003465398557606
Hart, C. (2018). Doing a literature review: Releasing the research imagination. Sage Publications.
Hines, J. R. (2010). International taxation and multinational activity. University of Chicago Press.
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Krugman, P. (1980). Scale economies, product differentiation, and the pattern of trade. American Economic Review, 70(5), 950–959.
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Mankiw, N. G. (2014). Principles of microeconomics. Cengage Learning.
Merriam, S. B., & Tisdell, E. J. (2015). Qualitative research: A guide to design and implementation. John Wiley & Sons.
OECD. (2019). Enhancing SME access to diversified financing instruments. OECD Publishing.
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Sandelowski, M., & Barroso, J. (2006). Handbook for synthesizing qualitative research. Springer Publishing Company.
Sankarganesh, M. (2021). Corporate income tax and investment decisions: A study of manufacturing firms in India. International Journal of Economics and Finance. https://doi.org/10.5539/ijef.v13n4p20
Silverman, D. (2016). Qualitative research. Sage Publications.
Strauss, A., & Corbin, J. M. (1998). Basics of qualitative research: Techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory. Sage Publications.
Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C. R. (2008). Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth, and happiness. *Yale University Press.
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Yinka, O. (2013). Tax reforms and investment decisions: Evidence from the manufacturing sector in Nigeria. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development. https://doi.org/10.7176/JESD/2-22-04