The Philosophy of Taxation and Public Finance (Studies in Philosophy and Religion)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (924 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1402077165 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 313 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has published more than 40 books and more than 300 scholarly papers in the fields of accounting, taxation, economics, law and philosophy. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and attorney, has taught both public finance and taxation and has doctorates in accounting, taxation, economics, law and philosophy. About the AuthorRobert W. McGee is a professor at the Florida International University, USA
N. Kaye said False Advertising. I ordered this book to get an overview of what scholars of public finance think about the ethics of taxation. What I got was a rambling, libertarian screed. Even then, I was willing to give it a chance, flipping to the conclusion. But then I read this:"Another proposal that would place restraints on politicians who want to spend other people's money would be to pass a law maki
He has published more than 40 books and more than 300 scholarly papers in the fields of accounting, taxation, economics, law and philosophy. Robert W. McGee is a professor at the Florida International University, USA. He is a certified public accountant (CPA) and attorney, has taught both public finance and taxation and has doctorates in acco
It is written in nontechnical language and is aimed to appeal to a wide range of readers, including practitioners, academics and students in the fields of taxation, public finance, economics, law, philosophy and political science as well as general readers who are interested in learning why they are being taxed the way they are. Most public finance books are texts, which are aimed at undergraduate or graduate students. Books on taxation are written for tax practitioners and usually emphasize either what the law is or how to maneuver through the labyrinth of tax law to minimize taxes for clients. He discusses questions such as:-What arguments have been used to justify taxation? -When is tax evasion unethical? -Are some taxes better than others? -What are the proper functions of government? -How much is enough? Is the ability to pay concept valid? -When can punitive taxes be justified?. Philosophy books on taxation or public finance simply do not exist. The author addresses the major issues and topics in taxation and public finance and injects them with philosophical insights. The Philosophy of Taxation and Public Fi