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<p>Dimensions of Tax Design brings together a high-profile group of more than fifty international experts and younger researchers. It consists of a set of thirteen commissioned studies which draw on the latest thinking in each area. These are supplemented by expert commentaries to provide a wide range of views and ideas.</p>
Authors
James Banks
CPP Co-Director
James is Senior Research Fellow and Professor of Economics at Manchester, working on broad issues in the economics of retirement, savings and health.
Peter Diamond
MIT
Book Chapter details
- ISBN
- 978-0-19-955375-4
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
Suggested citation
Banks, J and Diamond, P. (2010). 'The base for direct taxation'
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