Taxing the Rich draws on unparalleled evidence from twenty countries over the last two centuries to provide the broadest and most in-depth history of progressive taxation available. Scheve and Stasavage explore the intellectual and political debates surrounding the taxation of the wealthy while...

Die fehlende Harmonisierung der Körperschaftsbesteuerung in Europa führt zu einer Verzerrung von Standort-, Investitions- und Finanzierungsentscheidungen multinationaler Konzerne. Für die Steuerverwaltungen begründet das Nebeneinander von 27 separaten Steuersystemen die zunehmende...

In this study we first analyze duties on passenger cars in 27 European countries. Taxes and fees related to the registration, ownership and use of cars are assessed differently across Europe, and their rates vary significantly. We find that the annual taxes levied on specific types of cars...