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  The Politics of Income Taxation: A Comparative Analysis

Ganghof, S. (2006). The Politics of Income Taxation: A Comparative Analysis. Colchester: ECPR Press.

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Ganghof, Steffen1, Author           
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1Politik und politische Ökonomie, MPI for the Study of Societies, Max Planck Society, ou_1214551              

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 Abstract: Marginal income tax rates in advanced industrial countries have fallen dramatically since the mid-1980s, but level and progressivity of income taxation continue to differ strongly across countries. This study offers a new perspective on both observations. It blends theoretical inquiry with focused quantitative analysis and in-depth investigation of seven countries: Germany, Australia and New Zealand as well as Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The study highlights the equity-efficiency tradeoffs that structure the politics of income taxation and analyses how income taxes are embedded in broader tax systems. It explains the limited but enduring importance of political parties and democratic institutions. Finally, the study paints a nuanced picture of the role of globalisation and thus also sheds lights on the pros and cons of tax coordination at the European and international levels.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2006
 Publication Status: Issued
 Pages: 200
 Publishing info: Colchester : ECPR Press
 Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Conceptual and methodological issues in empirical veto player analysis

Chapter 3 Policy ideal types, policy change and the constraint of tax competition

Chapter 4 Domestic constraints and international policy differences

Chapter 5 Income tax reform in Australia and New Zealand

Chapter 6 Income tax reform in Scandinavia

Chapter 7 Income tax reform in Germany

Chapter 8 Party ideology, veto points and the setting of top marginal tax rates

Conclusion Income tax policy in open economies

Appendix Country abbreviations, sources and definitions

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 Identifiers: eDoc: 306495
ISBN: 0-9547966-8-3
ISBN: 978-0-9547966-8-6
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