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Taxing the working poor : the political origins and economic consequences of taxing low wages

Kemmerling, Achim - 2009

In most industrialized countries the tax burden of poor people has increased dramatically over the last few decades. This book analyses both the political origins of this increase and its consequences for the labour market

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Tax and transfer policy using behavioural microsimulation modelling : design and evaluation

Creedy, John; Mok, Penny - 2022

"Combining theoretical and practical aspects of policy analysis, this book evaluates actual and proposed policy reforms to income tax and transfer systems, using a behavioural tax microsimulation model. It highlights how these models allow for the full details of tax systems and the considerable...

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Fiscal policy and social welfare : an analysis of alternative tax and transfer systems

Creedy, John - 1996

In Fiscal Policy and Social Welfare John Creedy examines alternative tax and transfer systems and their redistributive effects. Drawing on original research, this volume concentrates on modelling tax structures and their implications for social welfare and income distribution. After reviewing...

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The dynamics of inequality and poverty : comparing income distributions

Creedy, John - 1998

This important book is concerned with the evaluation of changes in income distribution and the analysis of tax and transfer systems. The book begins with an introduction to the measurement of inequality and poverty, stressing the role of value judgements. The following six chapters deal with...

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The economics of hydroelectric power

Edwards, Brian K. - 2003

Despite the extensive body of literature on energy economics, very little economics research has been conducted that focuses specifically on dams and hydroelectric power. Brian Edwards addresses this deficiency by examining the multiple roles that dams play, as well as the role of hydroelectric...

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The political economy of institutional change in the electricity supply industry : shifting currents

Rufín, Carlos Ramón - 2003

in the context of the electricity supply industry, where such reforms have been as problematic as they have been …

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A companion to the European electricity market : market design and public policies for decarbonisation

Cervigni, Guido; Tesio, Enrico; Volpato, Francesco - 2024

"This forward-thinking Companion provides a cutting-edge analysis into the design and implementation of the electricity … economic rationale behind those designs. Outlining the social and political elements which make the European electricity market … Europe's ambitious 2050 decarbonisation policies have placed the design of electricity markets at the forefront of political …

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The Kennedy-Johnson tax cut : a revisionist history

Prachowny, Martin F. J. - 2000

The 1964 Kennedy-Johnson tax cut is often cited as the single most successful application of Keynesian stabilization policy. The author challenges this orthodox historical view by exposing the haphazard planning, simplistic economic theorizing, irreconcilable numerical projections, and partisan...

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Research handbook on the economics of tax havens

Lejour, Arjan (ed.); Schindler, Dirk (ed.) - 2024

"This Research Handbook provides a broad overview of research on tax havens within the fields of economics and accounting, as well as political science and tax law. Covering both corporate income tax avoidance and personal income tax evasion, it investigates their profound impact on individuals,...

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Competition, contracts and electricity markets : a new perspective

Hauteclocque, Adrien D. (contributor); … - 2011

efficiency of electricity markets. These include the impact of long-term contracts and vertical integration on effective …

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