War, Taxation and Fiscal State-Building

This book presents a compelling analysis of the historical development of income tax in modern China, interweaving the themes of war, taxation, and fiscal state-building into a rich and nuanced narrative.Through a multidimensional approach that bridges "e;top-down and bottom-up"e; perspectives, the book examines the introduction, institutionalization, and localization of income tax. It uncovers th...