Examines life in the thirteen original American colonies through the revealing lens of the taxes levied on and by the colonists. Spanning the turbulent years from the founding of the Jamestown settlement to the outbreak of the American Revolution, this work provides the history of taxation in... číst celé
Focusing on tax reform, this updated edition critiques the current US tax system and proposes a flat tax alternative. Hall and Rabushka advocate for a straightforward plan that taxes all income at a single rate of 19 percent, emphasizing fairness, efficiency, and simplicity. Their approach aims to streamline the tax process, making it more accessible and equitable for all taxpayers.
Lucid and compelling, this is an essential guide to the turbulent future of Hong Kong. The authors begin with a concise historical overview, tracing how Hong Kong with its unique geographical setting, "textbook" freemarket economy, and industrious population, developed into one of the world's richest territories. Based on their own expertise in policy choices and a collection of data from a wide range of expert observers, the authors applied a scientific model of decision making to Hong Kong's unknown future.