The introduction of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has been the subject of increasing interest in the contemporary economic and financial environment. This study aims to examine in detail the impacts of the CBDC on monetary policies, tax evasion, and the banking system, focusing on the Eurozone context. Through empirical analysis based on analytical models, it highlights key implications emerging from the implementation of CBDC. The results find a direct link between the introduction of CBDC and the increase in tax revenues. This essential relationship highlights the potential role of CBDC in effectively combating tax evasion by providing a mechanism for more efficient tax collection. The remarkable increase in deposits at commercial banks underscores the continued relevance and importance of these financial institutions in the financial ecosystem, negating any assumptions of serious disintermediation. It is crucial to note that these positive results are associated with a scenario in which the interest rate on CBDC is kept at zero. Empirical evidence suggests that under such circumstances, CBDC is an effective tool to counter tax evasion and strengthen banking sector stability. However, it is crucial to point out that outcomes could differ under scenarios with different levels of interest rates on CBDC. Higher values of could generate different results, potentially altering the dynamics of tax collection and deposit behavior at commercial banks. The influence of interest rates on CBDC requires further investigation to fully understand its impact on the economy. Note that CBDC, particularly Digital Euro in the context of the Eurozone, is not intended to replace cash. This distinction is crucial to reassure citizens concerned about privacy and digital literacy by ensuring the availability of both forms of transaction instruments. In conclusion, the empirical application of the data within the analytical model underscores the potential of CBDC, like the Digital Euro in the Eurozone, in positively impacting tax collection and strengthening deposits at commercial banks. However, the nuances related to interest rates on CBDC and coexistence with cash require further exploration to comprehensively understand the implications and optimize the benefits from this innovative instrument.
L’introduzione di una Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) è stata oggetto di crescente interesse nel contesto economico e finanziario contemporaneo. Questo studio si propone di esaminare dettagliatamente gli impatti della CBDC sulle politiche monetarie, l’evasione fiscale e il sistema bancario, concentrandosi sull’ambito dell’Eurozona. At- traverso l’analisi empirica basata su modelli analitici, il lavoro sottolinea le implicazioni chiave che emergono dall’implementazione della CBDC. I risultati rilevano un legame diretto tra l’introduzione della CBDC e l’incremento delle entrate fiscali. Questo aumento è strettamente proporzionale ai livelli preesistenti di evasione fiscale nell’ecosistema economico. Questa relazione essenziale mette in luce il ruolo potenziale della CBDC nel contrastare efficacemente l’evasione fiscale, offrendo uno strumento per una più efficiente riscossione fiscale. Il notevole aumento dei depositi presso le banche commerciali sottolinea la rilevanza continua e l’importanza di queste istituzioni finanziarie nell’ecosistema bancario, negando qualsiasi ipotesi di disintermediazione. È fondamentale notare che questi risultati positivi sono associati a uno scenario in cui il tasso di interesse sulla CBDC è mantenuto a zero. I dati empirici suggeriscono che in tali circostanze, la CBDC si configura come uno strumento efficace per contrastare l’evasione fiscale e rafforzare la stabilità del settore bancario. Tuttavia, è cruciale sottolineare che i risultati potrebbero differire in scenari con diversi livelli di tassi d’interesse sulla CBDC. Valori più elevati potrebbero generare risultati diversi, potenzialmente alterando le dinamiche di comportamento dei cittadini. È importante sottolineare il Digital Euro nel contesto della zona Euro non è destinato a sostituire il denaro contante. Questa distinzione è cruciale per rassicurare i cittadini preoccupati per la privacy e l’alfabetizzazione digitale, garantendo la disponibilità di entrambi gli strumenti in coesistenza. In conclusione, l’applicazione empirica dei dati all’interno del modello analitico sottolinea il potenziale della CBDC, come il Digital Euro nella zona euro, nell’impatto positivo sulla raccolta delle tasse e nel rafforzamento dei depositi presso le banche commerciali. Tuttavia, le sfumature legate ai tassi d’interesse sulla CBDC e la coesistenza con il denaro contante richiedono ulteriori esplorazioni per comprenderne esaustivamente le implicazioni e ottimizzarne i benefici.
Effects of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) introduction on monetary policy and tax evasion
Rao, Riccardo
2022/2023
Abstract
The introduction of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has been the subject of increasing interest in the contemporary economic and financial environment. This study aims to examine in detail the impacts of the CBDC on monetary policies, tax evasion, and the banking system, focusing on the Eurozone context. Through empirical analysis based on analytical models, it highlights key implications emerging from the implementation of CBDC. The results find a direct link between the introduction of CBDC and the increase in tax revenues. This essential relationship highlights the potential role of CBDC in effectively combating tax evasion by providing a mechanism for more efficient tax collection. The remarkable increase in deposits at commercial banks underscores the continued relevance and importance of these financial institutions in the financial ecosystem, negating any assumptions of serious disintermediation. It is crucial to note that these positive results are associated with a scenario in which the interest rate on CBDC is kept at zero. Empirical evidence suggests that under such circumstances, CBDC is an effective tool to counter tax evasion and strengthen banking sector stability. However, it is crucial to point out that outcomes could differ under scenarios with different levels of interest rates on CBDC. Higher values of could generate different results, potentially altering the dynamics of tax collection and deposit behavior at commercial banks. The influence of interest rates on CBDC requires further investigation to fully understand its impact on the economy. Note that CBDC, particularly Digital Euro in the context of the Eurozone, is not intended to replace cash. This distinction is crucial to reassure citizens concerned about privacy and digital literacy by ensuring the availability of both forms of transaction instruments. In conclusion, the empirical application of the data within the analytical model underscores the potential of CBDC, like the Digital Euro in the Eurozone, in positively impacting tax collection and strengthening deposits at commercial banks. However, the nuances related to interest rates on CBDC and coexistence with cash require further exploration to comprehensively understand the implications and optimize the benefits from this innovative instrument.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/10589/215666