Author: | J A Hobson | ISBN: | 9781135117696 |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | December 17, 2013 |
Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
Author: | J A Hobson |
ISBN: | 9781135117696 |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
Publication: | December 17, 2013 |
Imprint: | Routledge |
Language: | English |
First published in 1919, Taxation in the New State explores the practical application of tax policy to the financial situation of post-World War I Britain. Hobson assesses policy according to the tax payer’s ability to bear the burden and draws a distinction between ‘cost’ and ‘surplus’. He proposes a number of reforms and considers the pitfalls of attempting the find required revenue using ordinary taxation in a post-war financial crisis.
First published in 1919, Taxation in the New State explores the practical application of tax policy to the financial situation of post-World War I Britain. Hobson assesses policy according to the tax payer’s ability to bear the burden and draws a distinction between ‘cost’ and ‘surplus’. He proposes a number of reforms and considers the pitfalls of attempting the find required revenue using ordinary taxation in a post-war financial crisis.