Taxation: A Very Short Introduction

Taxation: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

Tax revenues pay for many public services, including roads, health care, and education. However, it has become a contentious political issue of public debate. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Smith explains its history and its main principles; arguing that we’d all benefit from an understanding of the role of taxation in society.

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Stephen Smith – Oxford University Press