Although lawmakers designed the burden of the EI payroll tax to be split evenly between workers and firms,what do labour economists believe

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Labour economists generally believe that workers bear most of the burden of the EI payroll tax, as it can lead to lower wages or decreased job opportunities for workers. Studies have also shown that firms may pass on some of the tax to consumers through higher prices, but the majority of the burden is likely borne by workers.

Although Lawmakers Designed the Burden of the EI Payroll Tax