In Termites of the State, renowned public economist Vito Tanzi presents a sweeping account of the industrialized world's economic development during the 20th century to today. In the tradition of grand economic histories, Tanzi connects the biggest issues of the modern world including extreme...

Contents: Preface -- 1. Factors that influence tax systems -- 2. Industrialization, globalization and taxation -- 3. Complexity in taxation: origin and consequences -- 4. The supply-side revolution and challenges to the taxation of the rich -- 5. Equity, transparency, cooperation and the...