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Book SynopsisThe contributions to this book discuss the haphazard evolution of contemporary taxation systems, their contradictory effects in a globalized economy, and the urgency of their reform as a precondition for social justice.
Trade Review “The selling point of this volume is the sustained focus on tax, justice and a whole variety of topical debates, backed up by detailed and thought-provoking research…. Overall, this is an interesting collection of work that would be an excellent addition to any academic library. It is not the final word on this subject, but the aim seems to have been to open up interdisciplinary debates on matters of the highest possible importance. In this, it has certainly been successful.” · Journal of Contemporary European Studies
“This is an insightful and intensely relevant collection providing a modern interpretation of political economy’s engagement with questions of tax law… What is clearly needed now, more than ever, is an informed review of the existing literature on political economy—and, in particular, of the significant intellectual accomplishments in this area of the great early and mid-twentieth century writers on global, economic justice. This literature is referenced throughout these essays, and this is very much to be welcomed.” · Ann Mumford, Queen Mary, University of London
“This book addresses a topical issue, linking together the question of taxation, justice and development. I am not aware of another book that attempts to covers the topic so comprehensively… The core of the book consists of a good array of strong comparative and theoretical chapters. It is a good book and highly recommended.” · Ronen Palan, University of Birmingham
Table of Contents Introduction: Why Tax Justice Matters in Global Economic Development
Jeremy Leaman & Attiya Waris
Part I: Taxation, Tax Culture and Taxation Reform in European Countries
Chapter 1. Dismantling Slasher Osborne: why Britain needs tax reform, not cuts
George Irvin
Chapter 2. Social and Economic Aspects (or Failures) of Tax Policy in Germany
Dieter Eissel
Chapter 3. Tax Reform, Income Inequality and the Welfare State: The Case of Portugal
Miguel Glatzer
Chapter 4. The Fiscal Lessons of the Global Crisis for the European Union: The Destructive Consequences of Tax Competition
Jeremy Leaman
Part II: Taxation, Taxation Policy and Less Developed Economies
Chapter 5. British Government Attitudes to British Tax Havens: An examination of Whitehall responses to the growth of tax havens in British dependent territories from 1967-75
Paul Sagar, Nick Shaxson, John Christensen
Chapter 6. Tax Treaties between Developed and Developing Countries
Alberto Vega
Chapter 7. Taxation and State Legitimacy in Kenya
Attiya Waris
Chapter 8. The Role of Inter-Company Transfers of Intangible Assets in Tax Avoidance Practices in Nigeria
Olatunde Julius Otusanya
Chapter 9. Gender, Poverty and Taxation: An overview of a multi-country study of gender and taxation
Caren Grown & Imraan Valodia
PART III: RECATING TAXATION POLICY: PRINCIPLES AND THEIR INTERNATIONAL IMPLICATIONS
Chapter 10. Equity, Efficiency and Progressive Taxation
Paolo Ermano
Chaper 11. Comprehensive lifetime taxation of international citizens: A solution to tax avoidance, tax competition, and tax unfairness
Doug Bamford
Chapter 12. Tax Justice through Country-by-Country Reporting: An Analysis of the Idea’s Political Journey
Dries Lesage & Yusuf Kaçar
Chapter 13. International Taxes – Why, What and How?
Margit Schratzenstaller
Bibliography
Notes on Contributors
Index
