Public finance and taxation

Integrating the international pressures emanating from the Washington Consensus with an analysis of domestic interest representation, this book explores the political consequences of privatization and the progress of democracy in Eastern Europe.

The enlargement process, the creation of the Monetary Union and the need to promote further the political and economic integration of Europe have ignited an intense debate at the European level among researchers and policy-makers.

The enlargement process, the creation of the Monetary Union and the need to promote further the political and economic integration of Europe have ignited an intense debate at the European level among researchers and policy-makers.

Originally published in 2005.

Originally published in 2005.

In economic terms three of the most important and controversial issues of our times are transition, taxation and the role of the state.

In economic terms three of the most important and controversial issues of our times are transition, taxation and the role of the state.

Using state of the art mathematical techniques this book provides a complete characterization of the Uzawa-Lucas growth model.

Using state of the art mathematical techniques this book provides a complete characterization of the Uzawa-Lucas growth model.

Running public sector organizations requires specialist accounting and finance skills to overcome the unique challenges of the sector.

Running public sector organizations requires specialist accounting and finance skills to overcome the unique challenges of the sector.

This study, first published in 1994, examines an important issue, the repeal of the thirty percent withholding tax imposed by the US on interest payments to non-resident alien individuals and foreign corporations, that is emblematic of the US quest for foreign capital in the 1980s.

This study, first published in 1994, examines an important issue, the repeal of the thirty percent withholding tax imposed by the US on interest payments to non-resident alien individuals and foreign corporations, that is emblematic of the US quest for foreign capital in the 1980s.

In this book, first published in 1939, an analysis is given of the incidence both of partial income taxes, that is of income taxes which are levied on the incomes arising from particular lines of industry, and of a general income tax.

In this book, first published in 1939, an analysis is given of the incidence both of partial income taxes, that is of income taxes which are levied on the incomes arising from particular lines of industry, and of a general income tax.

This book, first published in 1998, presents a quantitative investigation of the macroeconomic effects of different fiscal and monetary policies that have been used to finance wars in the US.

This book, first published in 1998, presents a quantitative investigation of the macroeconomic effects of different fiscal and monetary policies that have been used to finance wars in the US.

This book, first published in 1987, is a study of the political processes that underlie the determination of taxation - and much else - in the centuries-old government of Britain.

This book, first published in 1987, is a study of the political processes that underlie the determination of taxation - and much else - in the centuries-old government of Britain.

This book tackles political, social, and behavioural aspects of public finance and fiscal exchange.

This book tackles political, social, and behavioural aspects of public finance and fiscal exchange.

Economists studying comparative economic systems have generally neglected the important question of taxation in socialist countries.

Economists studying comparative economic systems have generally neglected the important question of taxation in socialist countries.

This book, first published in 1971, presents an analysis of the taxes levied on wealth or capital - death duties, annual wealth taxes and capital gains taxes.

This book, first published in 1971, presents an analysis of the taxes levied on wealth or capital - death duties, annual wealth taxes and capital gains taxes.

Using theoretical frameworks to explore the political, organizational, and cultural dynamics of performance budgeting, this book examines the adoption of performance budgeting in a variety of countries, how it has been implemented, and why it succeeded or failed.

Using theoretical frameworks to explore the political, organizational, and cultural dynamics of performance budgeting, this book examines the adoption of performance budgeting in a variety of countries, how it has been implemented, and why it succeeded or failed.

This book delves into the critical issue of ensuring the long-term financial viability of local governments in the diverse region of Southern Africa.

This book covers a broad range of the most challenging topics in US international taxation laws before breaking into separate discussions of the issues related to both inbound and outbound taxes.

In all countries debt and deficits of the public sector are at the heart of economic policy debate.

Since World War II the subject of social choice has grown in many and surprising ways.

European welfare states are currently under stress and the 'social contracts' that underpin them are being challenged.

Public policies increasingly emphasize active consumerism, entrepreneurship on the part of service providers and professionals, privatisation and an expanded role for markets.

This interdisciplinary collection of essays takes a hard look at the gap between increasingly costs expectations of welfare including other social needs and available revenues.

The privatization of public utilities raises several complex issues.

Since World War II the subject of social choice has grown in many and surprising ways.

This book opens up the secret world of tax havens and offshore finance centres (OFCs), a vast offshore business valued at over one trillion US dollars.

This book presents case-studies in accountable government and the management of public funds, with particular reference to the multi-party political systems of Botswana, Jamaica, Sri Lanka and Zambia under the Third Republic.

The four dragons of Asia - Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea - have achieved remarkable progress over the past decades.

The objective of this book is to present an integrated set of original papers from leading authorities in the field related to optimal balance between arms reduction and regional and international security.

'A brilliant critical and fresh look at the public choice school of thought.

The single market has been operating in Europe since 1 January 1993 but the twelve national fiscal systems remain independent.

Recent decades have seen the study of politics invaded by economic theories, methods and techniques.

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This book focuses on taxation and economic policy making.

This book was prepared mainly for specialists on the assumption that it would provide the background to an important neglected field of discussion in public finance.

This book describes the complex of economic processes which sustains inflationary pressure in nations with severe inflation problems.

A compilation of papers given at a Conference of the International Economic Association analyze the world-wide experiences of incomes policy when, in the 1970s and early 1980s, this was seen as a crucial target for government.

A collection of essays presenting new insights into the analysis of public debt theory, recent historical episodes, econometric analyses and policy dilemmas and options.