Excerpt from The History of Local Rates in England: In Relation to the Proper Distribution of the Burden of Taxation
The purpose of the five original chapters and of the lectures founded on them which were delivered at the London School of Economics at the end of 1895, soon after the foundation of that institution, was to explain why and how local taxation in England came to be confined to immovable property.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed history of the local rates system in England and how it has been used to fairly distribute the burden of taxation, with the author drawing on sources dating back to the 15th century. By focusing on the challenges and changes faced by the system over the centuries, including external pressures and internal disputes, the author traces the evolution of local rates from their inception to the present day. The book examines the reasoning and motivations behind various non-statutory rates introduced over time, such as those for religious institutions, public works, and town fortifications. It also explores the principles that guided the assessment and apportionment of these rates, shedding light on the historical factors that shaped the modern system of local taxation. Through this comprehensive analysis, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities and significance of local rates in English history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331176657_0
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