The British Taxpayer and His Wrongs: Including an Analysis of a Typical Year's Imperial and Local Taxation, with Remarks on the Budget Proposals of 26th March, 1888, and an Appendix |
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... matter of equity , or as it is more often termed equality , in taxation . For it appears obvious that a system of taxation unjust in its main principles cannot possibly be a politic one in the long run , or remain a permanent ...
... matter of equity , or as it is more often termed equality , in taxation . For it appears obvious that a system of taxation unjust in its main principles cannot possibly be a politic one in the long run , or remain a permanent ...
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... matters , not conviction from the demon- strations of science , or the indications of theory . Professor Amasa Walker , in his introductory chapter on " The Science of Wealth , " remarks that human legislation is the greatest disturber ...
... matters , not conviction from the demon- strations of science , or the indications of theory . Professor Amasa Walker , in his introductory chapter on " The Science of Wealth , " remarks that human legislation is the greatest disturber ...
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... matter of supreme consequence to the prosperity of the State , quite irrespective of the manner in which such taxation may be expended . This inquiry fined to tax mainly con- levying . In dealing with this question I shall confine my ...
... matter of supreme consequence to the prosperity of the State , quite irrespective of the manner in which such taxation may be expended . This inquiry fined to tax mainly con- levying . In dealing with this question I shall confine my ...
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... matter is certainly one of vast social importance , millions of families being profoundly concerned in its right adjustment . Moreover it has become a problem urgently demanding imme- diate settlement , as affecting the largest and ...
... matter is certainly one of vast social importance , millions of families being profoundly concerned in its right adjustment . Moreover it has become a problem urgently demanding imme- diate settlement , as affecting the largest and ...
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... matter in a paper read at the Statistical Society by Mr. Purdy , a prominent member of the Civil Service ; but till quite recently the question has never been seriously taken up by the Government , though the larger semi - independent ...
... matter in a paper read at the Statistical Society by Mr. Purdy , a prominent member of the Civil Service ; but till quite recently the question has never been seriously taken up by the Government , though the larger semi - independent ...
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