1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910450646203321

Titolo

Balancing the development agenda [[electronic resource] ] : the transformation of the World Bank under James D. Wolfensohn, 1995-2005 / / Ruth Kagia, editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, DC, : World Bank, 2005

ISBN

1-280-15161-7

9786610151615

0-8213-6175-9

0-8213-6174-0

Descrizione fisica

viii, 156 p. : col. ill., maps

Altri autori (Persone)

KagiaRuth

Disciplina

332.1/532

Soggetti

Economic development

Economic assistance

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910781762903321

Autore

Kaplow Louis

Titolo

The theory of taxation and public economics [[electronic resource] /] / Louis Kaplow

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Princeton, N.J., : Princeton University Press, c2008

ISBN

1-283-25603-7

9786613256034

1-4008-3922-X

Edizione

[Course Book]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (495 p.)

Disciplina

336.2001

Soggetti

Finance, Public

Taxation

Income tax

Welfare economics

Distributive justice

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [417]-454) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Framework. An integrated view; The social objective -- Optimal taxation. Optimal income taxation; Elaboration and extensions; Income and commodity taxation -- Government expenditures. Transfer payments; Goods and services -- Additional aspects of taxation. Taxation of capital; Taxation of transfers; Taxation and social security; Taxation of families -- Distributive justice and social welfare. Welfare; Social welfare function; Other normative criteria.

Sommario/riassunto

The Theory of Taxation and Public Economics presents a unified conceptual framework for analyzing taxation--the first to be systematically developed in several decades. An original treatment of the subject rather than a textbook synthesis, the book contains new analysis that generates novel results, including some that overturn long-standing conventional wisdom. This fresh approach should change thinking, research, and teaching for decades to come. Building on the work of James Mirrlees, Anthony Atkinson and Joseph Stiglitz, and subsequent researchers, and in the spirit of classics by A. C. Pigou, William Vickrey, and Richard Musgrave, this book steps back from



particular lines of inquiry to consider the field as a whole, including the relationships among different fiscal instruments. Louis Kaplow puts forward a framework that makes it possible to rigorously examine both distributive and distortionary effects of particular policies despite their complex interactions with others. To do so, various reforms--ranging from commodity or estate and gift taxation to regulation and public goods provision--are combined with a distributively offsetting adjustment to the income tax. The resulting distribution-neutral reform package holds much constant while leaving in play the distinctive effects of the policy instrument under consideration. By applying this common methodology to disparate subjects, The Theory of Taxation and Public Economics produces significant cross-fertilization and yields solutions to previously intractable problems.

3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910138071503321

Autore

Robinson Leigh

Titolo

An Australian Approach to School Design / / Leigh Robinson and Taylor Robinson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified] : , : [Publisher name not identified], , 2009

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (8 pages)

Disciplina

371.62

Soggetti

School buildings

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

Contemporary education design strongly emphasises stimulating, adaptable learning environments, with spaces able to support various styles of teaching and learning. Delivering successful school buildings requires a close collaborative relationship between the architect and all key stakeholders from initial briefing through to project handover. The brief should identify the opportunities and challenges to create an exciting architectural solution which is functional, aspirational and



contextually responsible. The design should demonstrate adaptability and flexibility, maintainability, attention to siting, a culture of community, and sustainability. The building programme and budget also require special attention. The photographs throughout this article show a variety of examples of educational facilities in Perth, Australia, across both the primary and secondary levels. They demonstrate the role architecture can play in creating stimulating learning environments and communities of excellence.