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Rethinking taxation through how wealth actually moves in a modern economy.
This book analyzes how increased production power changes who gains the benefits and who bears the costs. It argues that many gains are absorbed by certain groups or wasted through aggressive competition, and it offers a framework for understanding taxes that reflects real economic conditions in America today. The work presents a practical critique of how rents, monopolies, and retail overdrive shape prices and public welfare, and it proposes policy ideas to reduce waste while sustaining public revenues.
The author dissects how different groups fare in the market, how competition affects wages and prices, and why simple tax tallies miss the real forces at play. He introduces a full pressure view of taxation, where the economy’s structure determines who can bear more or less of the load. The discussion spans land rents, city growth, advertising, retail layouts, and the role of trusts in balancing efficiency with public interest. Readers will gain a clear view of why reform ideas matter for city life and national prosperity.
- How production gains move through society and who benefits.
- Why waste and advertising costs can raise prices and how policy can counter it.
- How rents, monopolies, and retail competition shape taxation and public welfare.
- Practical policy ideas, like licensing and targeted taxation, to reduce waste.
Ideal for readers of economics and public policy who want a historically grounded view of tax theory and its real-world effects on prices and living standards.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a compelling case for the development of a rational approach to taxation, emphasizing the need to consider the distribution of wealth amongst the various producer groups within society. The author argues that in the present industrial context, a significant portion of the increased productive power is absorbed by protected monopolies and wasted through unnecessary competition, thus preventing its equitable distribution among those engaged in production. The book delves into the concepts of waste, rent, and the tendency for retail prices to approach the upper limit beyond which public demand would rapidly decline. Through lucid explanations and real-world examples, the author demonstrates how taxation can be used as a tool to shift the burden from the general public to those who benefit from improved production, promoting stability and efficiency in the economy. The insights offered in this book challenge conventional notions of taxation and provide a fresh perspective on the complex relationship between taxation, wealth distribution, and economic growth. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330498033_0
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