The Match Tax: A Problem Of Finance (1871)
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ISBN10: 1165071452
ISBN13: 9781165071456
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.14 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165071456
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.14 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Match Tax: A Problem Of Finance is a book written by William Stanley Jevons in 1871. It is a detailed analysis of the economic and financial implications of the British government's decision to impose a tax on matches. The book explores the various factors that led to the imposition of the tax, including the increasing demand for matches and the need for revenue to fund the government's activities.Jevons provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the match tax, including its origins, implementation, and eventual repeal. He also examines the impact of the tax on various segments of society, including the match manufacturers, retailers, and consumers. The book includes detailed statistical data and analysis, as well as a discussion of the economic principles that underpin the taxation system.Overall, The Match Tax: A Problem Of Finance is a seminal work in the field of economics and taxation. It provides a valuable insight into the complexities of taxation policy and the economic consequences of government intervention in the market. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of taxation and its impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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