Advancing SDG8 , SDG10 , and SDG16
The Roles of Tax Burden, Income Inequality, and Human Rights in Driving Sustainable Development in the United States
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12305606 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tunahan Degirmenci (0000-0002-8903-7883, Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Public Finance Sakarya University, Esentepe Campus Serdivan Sakarya Turkey, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sd.70993 |
| OpenAlex | W7140486108 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 49 |
Sustainable development depends on economic, social, and environmental aspects, all of which play a key role in long‐term societal well‐being. While much of the existing literature emphasizes environmental aspects, the economic and social components, crucial for achieving SDG8, SDG10, and SDG16, are often overlooked in sustainable development research. Ensuring economic freedom, measured through tax burden and human rights, is essential for achieving sustainable development in the United States. Addressing this gap, this study investigates the effects of economic growth, human rights, tax burden, and income inequality on sustainable development in the United States for the period 1995–2022. The findings reveal that tax burden, income inequality, and economic growth have a negative impact on sustainable development, while human rights have a positive effect. Based on these findings, policies should aim to reduce income inequality and ensure a fair distribution of resources, while promoting human rights protections. In addition, tax policies should be designed to support sustainable development without imposing excessive burdens that could slow economic progress
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |