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income redistribution and policy in one accessible volume. The introduction describes the genesis and development of a new … distributional preference as developed through public choice theory. This fine collection illustrates Harold M. Hochman's major …
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In Fiscal Policy and Social Welfare John Creedy examines alternative tax and transfer systems and their redistributive effects. Drawing on original research, this volume concentrates on modelling tax structures and their implications for social welfare and income distribution. After reviewing...
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During the past two centuries, major technological breakthroughs such as the steam engine and electricity have acted as the catalysts for growth and have resulted in a marked increase in material well-being. The dominant technology today - information and communication technology (ICT) - does...
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. Political economy applied to tax mixes -- 5. Empirical evaluation -- 6. Conclusion : employment and redistribution are not …
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Indirect taxes have become an increasingly important revenue-raising tool for governments in developed countries. In this book, John Creedy applies his wealth of experience and expertise to the analysis of indirect taxes and, in particular, concentrates on the modelling of indirect tax reform...
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this volume reflect his deep commitment to advancing the well-being of the world's poor majority and his unflinching …
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Development', World Development, 33 (7), July, 1029-44 -- Roland Hodler (2006), 'The Curse of Natural Resources in Fractionalized …-Göran Mäler (2003), 'The Genuine Savings Criterion and the Value of Population', Economic Theory, 21 (2-3), March, 217-25 -- J …), October, 727-60 -- Benedikt Goderis and Samuel W. Malone (2011), 'Natural Resource Booms and Inequality: Theory and Evidence …
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research issues in this topical field of economics. Themes addressed include the theory of energy supply, demand and policy …Introduction / Joanne Evans and Lester C Hunt -- 1. A brief history of energy / Roger Fouquet -- 2. The theory of … theory and practice of energy policy / Richard L. Gordon -- 5. Energy demand theory / Kenneth B. Medlock III -- 6. Empirical …
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Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Growth and distribution: the last 300 years -- 3. Growth and distribution: the Kaleckian perspective -- 4. An integration of the real and the monetary economy -- 5. Financial flows, distribution and capital controls -- 6. Epilogue: challenges and possibilities.
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