A Case Study of Liberia's Post-Conflict Development Shows How Taxation Can Encourage Equitable Economic Distribution

A country frequently struggles with extreme economic disparity in the wake of civil conflict, in addition to the loss of human capital and infrastructure. Given its history of conflict, Liberia provides a unique case study for comprehending how taxes might support fair economic allocation. In order to address the underlying inequity that fueled the nation's conflict, improve social welfare, and redistribute the economy, this study examines how taxes have been applied in post-conflict Liberia. Examining Liberia's post-conflict policies, the study explores tax system reforms, their results, obstacles encountered, and how taxes might help achieve a fairer distribution of wealth.