An Essay on the Reform of Local Taxation in England (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Row-Fogo, J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1334474400 ISBN 13 : 9781334474408

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A comprehensive analysis of how local taxation works and how reforms could change who pays. This nonfiction work surveys the history, principles, and challenges of funding local government in England, with a focus on fairness and practical finance.

The book examines the development of rates, the role of central subventions, and proposals for reform. It draws on legislative history, expert testimony, and comparative ideas to unpack why local taxes behave the way they do and what a more coherent system might look like in practice.

• How local rates originated and evolved, including the shift from old common-law concepts to statutory frameworks.


• The debate over indirect versus direct taxation and what each approach means for equity and administration.


• Possible reform paths, including the treatment of subsidies, amalgamated rating, and the balance between local autonomy and national support.


• Examples and comparisons drawn from foreign systems to illustrate potential benefits and pitfalls.

Ideal for readers of public policy, local government, and economic history who want a grounded view of local taxation and reform possibilities.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1334474400
• ISBN 13: 9781334474408
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 418
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