For over 30 years this textbook has been the leader in its field. Now updated annually, the 2009/2010 edition of this book continues to provide a clear and authoritative introduction to the economic theory of taxation and to its practical operations in the UK. Part 1 of the text examines the principles of taxation, whilst Part 2 gives a broad-based description and evaluation of the policy and practice of the UK s tax system, highlighting international comparisons. Features - Revised to include the 2010 Budgets and Finance Acts. - Numerical examples and illustrations intergrated throughout the text. - Chapter-by-chapter self assessment and discussion questions, with suggested answers to the self assessment questions at the end of the text. - This text is updated and revised annually. The Economics of Taxation is suitable for undergraduates of all disciplines studying courses in taxation.