Theory and Practice of Tax Ref

This 1991 study approaches the subject of tax reform from basic economic principles.

List of contents

Preface; 1. Issues and methods; 2. The structure of taxation in Pakistan and its historical background; 3. Theory; 4. The taxation of agriculture: theoretical issues; 5. Applying the theory; 6. Effective taxes and shadow prices in Pakistan; 7. The reform of indirect taxes in Pakistan; 8. The taxation of land in Pakistan; 9. International contrasts; 10. Alternative sources of revenue Pakistan; Conclusions; References; Index.

Summary

This 1991 study approaches the subject of tax reform from basic economic principles. The objectives are to develop guidelines for the design of tax policy; to show how the principles can structure systematic research into tax reform; and finally, to combine the guidelines and applied research into a practical tax package for Pakistan.

Product details

• Authors: Ehtisham Ahmad, Etisham Ahmad, Nicholas Stern
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.06.2011
• EAN: 9780521397421
• ISBN: 978-0-521-39742-1
• No. of pages: 364
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 591 g
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance > Taxes; Social sciences, law, business > Business > International economy