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For over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field.

The 18th edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK.

Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK’s tax system, highlighting international comparisons.

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  • Regularly revised to keep it up to date with changes to the UK tax system.
  • Numerical examples and illustrations integrated throughout the text.
  • Chapter-by-chapter self assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self assessment questions at the end of the text.

The Economics of Taxation is suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.



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The Economics of Taxation (18th edition): 2018

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      Publisher: Fiscal Publications
      Publication Date: 01/08/2018
      ISBN13: 9781906201425, 978-1906201425
      ISBN10: 1906201420

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      For over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field.

      The 18th edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK.

      Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK’s tax system, highlighting international comparisons.

      Features

      • Regularly revised to keep it up to date with changes to the UK tax system.
      • Numerical examples and illustrations integrated throughout the text.
      • Chapter-by-chapter self assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self assessment questions at the end of the text.

      The Economics of Taxation is suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.



      Trade Review
      "This is by far the best book in its field available today." -- Andy Lymer, Professor of Accounting & Taxation, Birmingham Business School

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