Taxation
a very short introduction
$28.03
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
6 May 2015
Summary
Demystifying Taxation: A Very Short Introduction
Taxation is the lifeblood of the modern state, funding essential public services like roads, courts, defense, welfare, healthcare, and education. In industrialized nations, taxes account for over a third of national income, significantly impacting individuals and businesses alike.
From income taxes to sales taxes, individuals grapple with reduced disposable income, tax returns, and potential audits. People adapt by seeking tax…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199683697 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0199683697 |
| Series: | Very Short Introductions |
| Author: | Stephen Smith |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 6 May 2015 |
| Weight: | 135g |
| Dimensions: | 174mm x 114mm x 8mm |
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a very short book on taxation I wish were longer… a clever, detailed and entertaining guide to tax policy.
a very short book on taxation I wish were longer… a clever, detailed and entertaining guide to tax policy. * Prospect, Philip Collins *
About The Author
Stephen Smith
Stephen Smith is a Professor of Economics at University College London (UCL). He was previously Deputy Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the UK’s leading independent economic research institute. He is the author of Britain’s Shadow Economy (OUP, 1986), Environmental Economics: A Very Short Introduction (OUP, 2011), and many research reports and academic papers on tax policy and environmental policy. He has acted as a consultant and adviser to the Treasury, the IMF, the OECD and other government departments and international organizations.
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