1. Introduction -- 2. Economic Approach to Tax Design -- 3. Taxation of Labour Earnings -- 4. Reforming the Taxation of Earnings in the UK -- 5. Integrating Personal Taxes and Benefits -- 6. Taxing Goods and Services -- 7. Implementation of VAT -- 8. VAT and Financial Services -- 9. Broadening...

Taxation was one of the most contentious aspects of British colonial rule in Africa, shaping relationships between Africans, colonial governments, and European settlers. This text presents a detailed comparative study of both taxation and public spending in British colonies in Africa