Excerpt from The Proposal, Commonly Called Sir Matthew Decker's Scheme, for One General Tax Upon Houses, Laid Open: And Shewed to Be a Deep Concerted Project to Traduce the Wisdom of the Legislature; Disquiet the Minds of the People; And Ruin the Trade and Manufacturies of Great Britain
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book challenges the widely-held 18th century belief that a tax on all houses in Great Britain, regardless of size or value, would alleviate trade issues and economic woes. The author argues that such a tax would disproportionately burden the poor and middle class while doing little to curb wasteful government spending. He contends that the existing tax system, with its focus on luxury goods and high-value properties, is more equitable and less harmful to the overall economy. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic and social implications of a general house tax, making it a valuable resource for scholars and policymakers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528043496_0
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