A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions by Sir William Petty
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About this eBook
| Author | Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687 |
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| LoC No. | 08028821 |
| Title |
A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions Shewing the nature and measures of crown-lands, assessements, customs, poll-moneys, lotteries, benevolence, penalties, monopolies, offices, tythes, raising of coins, harth-money, excize, &c.; with several intersperst discourses and digressions concerning warres, the church, universities, rents & purchases, usury & exchange, banks & lombards, registries for conveyances, beggars, ensurance, exportation of money [&] wool, free-ports, coins, housing, liberty of conscience, &c.; the same being frequently applied to the present state and affairs of Ireland. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions" by Sir William Petty is a historical treatise written in the 17th century. This work delves into the nature and structure of taxes and contributions within the context of the economy and governance of England and Ireland. It examines various fiscal mechanisms, including land tax, customs, excise, and state expenditures, while also discussing the socio-political implications of taxation. The opening of the treatise introduces the author's perspective on the necessity of tax regulation, especially in Ireland, which was under English governance at the time. Petty describes the fiscal burdens a military presence imposes on a vulnerable populace and suggests regulatory reforms for parish structures. He emphasizes the need for understanding the economic exchanges and wealth distribution to ameliorate the conditions affecting taxation and public policy, thereby establishing a foundation for his subsequent arguments regarding efficient tax structures and public funding. The preface reveals Petty's intentions to provide a comprehensive assessment that may contribute to the efficiently of governance and the welfare of the populace, particularly in the context of Irish stability. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HJ: Social sciences: Public finance |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1660-1688 |
| Subject | Finance -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Taxation -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61588 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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