Taxation and the economy
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Guest Book Review: The Spirit Level 1 July 2011
The Spirit Level, published in 2009, argues that what matters for human well-being is not ongoing increases in average income, but how equally a country's income is shared. Not surprisingly, pundits on the left of the political spectrum have endorsed this book, while pundits on the right of the political spectrum have sought to overthrow its argument. In a Guest Book Review for Maxim Institute, economist Nathan McLellan discusses the arguments outlined in The Spirit Level.
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Lifting the Bucket: Tax policy and economic growth 10 May 2010
"Lifting the Bucket: Tax policy and economic growth" is the third paper in Maxim Institute's Tax Discussion Series, a series that stems from a very basic question: "What is tax, and what is it for?" The paper joins up theory about the role of government and community, the meaning and enacting of justice, compassion and freedom, and economic literature on taxation.
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UMR Omnibus Results - Raising GST? 15 February 2010
According to this poll commissioned by Maxim Institute, most New Zealanders don't want a GST increase, despite the fact that evidence continually shows it would be good for the country in the long-term.
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Is it Just Tax? The shaping of our society 16 October 2008
This discussion paper continues the Tax Discussion Series by taking up the questions about the way society looks and the way people are treated and act. These questions are usually answered by theories of justice and compassion, freedom and responsibility. These issues are part of a bigger question about what we want our country to look like, so they have implications for many areas, including taxation, which is the specific focus of this paper.
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Governing for the Good: What does it really mean? 21 August 2008
Governing for the Good: What does it really mean? is the first paper in a Tax Discussion Series that considers the basis for a just, fair and compassionate taxation system for New Zealand. Governing for the Good examines the link between taxation and government activity, outlining the role of government and the community in society.
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