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Author:

Scheve, Kenneth F., author.

Title:

Taxing the rich : a history of fiscal fairness in the United States and Europe / Kenneth Scheve and David Stasavage.

Publisher:

Princeton University Press,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

xv, 266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subject:

Rich people--History.--United States--History.
Rich people--History.--Europe--History.
Income tax--United States--History.
Income tax--Europe--History.
Wealth--United States--History.
Wealth--Europe--History.

Other Authors:

Stasavage, David, author.
Russell Sage Foundation.

Notes:

"Russell Sage Foundation, New York." Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-259) and index.

Contents:

Why might governments tax the rich? -- Treating citizens as equals -- The income tax over two centuries -- Taxing inheritance -- Taxes on the rich in context -- The conscription of wealth -- The role of war technology -- Why taxes on the rich declined -- What future for taxing the rich?

ISBN:

9780691165455
0691165459

OCLC:

(OCoLC)935904577

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

PQAX094 -- Wartburg College - Vogel Library (Waverly)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)