A Capital Levy and a Levy on War Wealth (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

A. C. Pigou

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332291686 ISBN 13 : 9781332291687

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book examines whether a one‑time levy on war wealth is fair, practical, and worth pursuing.

It surveys the arguments for and against a capital levy, including how such a tax would interact with earned income, corporate ownership, and public institutions. The discussion weighs theoretical fairness against real‑world complexities, aiming to map what a levy could look like in practice.

Readers will see how claims about equality, the treatment of families, and the role of price changes influence design choices. The text also considers administrative hurdles and the challenge of measuring wealth across individuals and organizations.

• How shares, reserves, and corporations might be treated under a levy and when double taxation could occur.


• Arguments about fairness between people with different wealth levels and family situations.


• Debates over the best base for assessment: capital, income, or a mixed approach.


• Practical constraints in isolating war‑related wealth and handling estates and savings.

Ideal for readers of economic policy, taxation history, and wartime finance who want a clear, practical view of the issues surrounding a proposed levy on wealth tied to the war.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332291686
• ISBN 13: 9781332291687
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 66
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