Worlds of Taxation: The Political Economy of Taxing, Spending, and Redistribution Since 1945

This book provides a historical understanding of current debates over tax reform and offers a comparative framework for discussing the relationship between fiscal policy and the distribution of income and wealth. Topics covered include the evolution of income taxation since World War II, the turn toward value-added taxation, the relationship between tax reform and the construction of welfare states, the impact of globalization on tax and fiscal policy, the social forces shaping tax consent, and the political economy of tax and fiscal reform.

Format: Hardback
Length: 357 pages
Publication date: 13 August 2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the historical backdrop of ongoing tax reform discussions, providing a valuable comparative framework for examining the intricate relationship between fiscal policy and income distribution. It explores a range of critical topics, including the evolution of income taxation since World War II, the shift towards value-added taxation, the interplay between tax reform and the establishment of welfare states, the effects of globalization on tax and fiscal policies, the social determinants of tax consent, and the political economy of tax and fiscal reform. Through in-depth case studies, the book examines significant episodes in the fiscal history of Denmark, Sweden, France, Greece, the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, and Japan, shedding light on the complex dynamics and outcomes of tax policies across different countries and regions. This insightful resource is essential for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the historical roots.

This comprehensive book delves into the historical backdrop of ongoing tax reform discussions, providing a valuable comparative framework for examining the intricate relationship between fiscal policy and income distribution. It explores a range of critical topics, including the evolution of income taxation since World War II, the shift towards value-added taxation, the interplay between tax reform and the establishment of welfare states, the effects of globalization on tax and fiscal policies, the social determinants of tax consent, and the political economy of tax and fiscal reform. Through in-depth case studies, the book examines significant episodes in the fiscal history of Denmark, Sweden, France, Greece, the United Kingdom, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, and Japan, shedding light on the complex dynamics and outcomes of tax policies across different countries and regions. This insightful resource is essential for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the historical.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 214 x 157 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783319902623
Edition number: 1st ed. 2018