Table A1
Repatriations needed to yield $50 billion in American Infrastructure Bond (AIB) sales
| Multiplier* | Required repatriations | Effective tax rate** |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | $105 billion | 35.0% |
| 3 | $150 billion | 24.6% |
| 4 | $200 billion | 18.5% |
| 5 | $250 billion | 14.8% |
| 6 | $300 billion | 12.3% |
* Ratio of repatriations to dollar amount of AIBs purchased
** Implicit cost to firms of purchasing AIBs
Source: Author's calculations
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