{"title":"Joel Slemrod","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the renowned economist and author, Joel Slemrod. With his profound knowledge and insight into the world of finance and taxation, Slemrod has become a respected voice in the realm of economic literature. Dive into his books, which expertly combine historical analysis with contemporary insights, making them essential reads for anyone interested in the intricacies of finance and investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this category is \u003cem\u003eRebellion, Rascals, and Revenue\u003c\/em\u003e. In this engaging work, Slemrod delves into the fascinating history and evolution of taxation, exploring how past practices inform current financial systems. With a perfect blend of empirical research and narrative flair, this book offers readers a captivating look at the complexities of tax policies and their impacts on societies over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a finance professional, an academic, or simply someone curious about economic systems, Joel Slemrod's books provide valuable perspectives and deepen your understanding of how financial institutions shape the world we live in. Explore his insightful contributions and broaden your knowledge of finance and investment today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rebellion-rascals-and-revenue-by-michael-keen-9780691199542","title":"Rebellion, Rascals, and Revenue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGovernments have always struggled to tax in ways that are effective and tolerably fair. Sometimes they fail grotesquely, as when, in 1898, the British ignited a rebellion in Sierra Leone by imposing a tax on huts—and, in repressing it, ended up burning the very huts they intended to tax. Sometimes they succeed astonishingly, as when, in eighteenth-century Britain, a cut in the tax on tea massively increased revenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this entertaining book, two leading authorities on taxation, Michael Keen and Joel Slemrod, provide a fascinating and informative tour through these and many other episodes in tax history, both preposterous and dramatic—from the plundering described by Herodotus and an Incan tax payable in lice to the (misremembered) Boston Tea Party and the scandals of the Panama Papers. 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