Course Information

796.41 - Seminar Tax Policy

Professor: Donald B. Tobin
Semester: 2011 Winter

Second Writing Requirement? Yes
Seminar? Yes
Professional Responsibility? No
Prerequisites: Federal Income Taxation

Course Description

This course draws upon philosophy, economic theory, and political science to explore fundamental questions about the distribution of wealth in society. Using these constructs, the class will compare existing and proposed systems of taxation from both the United States and abroad, and it will highlight the tension inherent in the underlying goals and the effects of these systems. We promise that you will never think of tax in the same way again. The class will be graded on the basis of participation and a series of short papers. A basic understanding of federal income tax is helpful but not required.

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