By equal mean, two skew-symmetric families with the same kernel are quite similar, and the tails are often very close together. We use this observation to approximate the tail distribution of the skew-normal by the skew-normal-Laplace, and accordingly obtain a normal function approximation to...

This book provides a historical understanding of current debates over tax reform and offers a comparative framework for discussing the relationship between fiscal policy and the distribution of income and wealth. Topics covered include the evolution of income taxation since World War II; the...