The Fair Tax Supported by History, Agreed by Economists, Feared by the 1%

Due to Ireland's belated introduction of a property tax, this detailed report outlines the differing effects each method of taxation could have on both the government and the taxpayers. Arguing that reducing the deficit is a significant political issue in Ireland, this volume explains various methods for reconciling conflicting interests: while some advocate cuts and low taxation, others favor heavier taxes on the rich to fund healthcare and welfare programs. Comprehensive and informative, this book will be of interest to those concerned with the state of public finances and the growing gap between the rich and the poor.

Emer Ó Siochrú is a registered architect, a development and planning valuation surveyor, and the owner director of EOS Future Design. She is also a former founding member and director of the Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability.