A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions: Shewing the nature and measures of crown-lands, assessements, customs, poll-moneys, lotteries, benevolence, penalties, monopolies, offices, tythes, raising of coins, harth-money, excize, &c.; with several intersperst discourses and digressions concerning warres, the church, universities, rents & purchases, usury & exchange, banks & lombards, registries for conveyances, beggars, ensurance, exportation of money [&] wool, free-ports, coins, housing, liberty of conscience, &c.; the same being frequently applied to the present state and affairs of Ireland.

Author: Petty, William, Sir

Synopsis:

In 'A Treatise of Taxes and Contributions', Sir William Petty delves into the intricate world of taxation and financial systems, exploring various aspects such as crown-lands, customs, lotteries, monopolies, and more. Through a series of discourses and digressions, he also touches upon topics like war, the church, universities, rents, usury, and liberty of conscience. With a focus on the present state and affairs of Ireland, Petty provides insightful analysis and suggestions for improving the economic landscape.

Genres: Non-fiction, Economics, Political Science

Themes: Taxation, Financial Systems, Economic Policy, Government, Social Issues

Subjects:

• Finance -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800
• Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1660-1688
• Taxation -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800

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