This book provides an analysis of the process and outcomes of the tax reform, with a focus on progressivity, redistribution, and inequality. Between 1977 and 1986, Spain underwent a comprehensive tax reform which shaped its fiscal system until today. It was made in connection with the transition...

Chapter 1: Modern taxation and the Spanish case -- Chapter 2: Historical background: the Spanish taxation prior to the tax reforms -- Chapter 3: Needs, rationals and reasons for tax reforms -- Chapter 4: Processes of tax reforms -- Chapter 5: Winners and losers in the reforms -- Chapter 6: End...