I would be interested in the boards opinion on what are the most viable methods for a government to raise revenue without the onerous imposition of direct taxes (including duties/levees etc). By viable I mean can the proposed measure generate sufficient revenue to cover state expenditure.
I would also like to know how administratively sophisticated a government would need to be in order to employ non-tax revenue raising measures (ie how early can such measures be implemented - hence placement in the pre-1900 forum).
Not looking to start a flame war here so if we could focus on the economics and not the politics it would be appreciated.
I would also like to know how administratively sophisticated a government would need to be in order to employ non-tax revenue raising measures (ie how early can such measures be implemented - hence placement in the pre-1900 forum).
Not looking to start a flame war here so if we could focus on the economics and not the politics it would be appreciated.