The Politics of Taxing the Rich: Declining Tax Rates in Times of Rising Inequality
Journal
Journal of European Public Policy
ISSN
1350-1763
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2021
Author(s)
Abstract
This introduction to the special issue on “the politics of taxing the rich” discusses the puzzle that although inequality has sharply risen in recent decades, advanced democracies have not turned to new or higher taxes on the rich. Subsequently, it reviews the contributions to the special issue. In conclusion, the paper argues that the decline of taxes on the rich is no evitable process but one that is highly dependent upon politics, institutions and economics.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
HSG Profile Area
SEPS - Global Democratic Governance
Refereed
No
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Volume
29
Number
5
Start page
647
End page
651
Pages
5
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
269555
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