Taxation: Philosophical Perspectives

This is the first book to give a collective treatment of philosophical issues relating to tax. Given that the tax system is central to the operation of states and to the ways in which states interact with individual citizens, it is surprising that there has not been more work on taxation within philosophy. The contributors offer an impressive range of expertise across a number of disciplines, including political science, economics, public policy, and law. The book will be an important future reference point for anyone working on conceptual and normative issues relating to tax.