Democracy



A vast literature across the social sciences and humanities studies the impact of historical colonial rule. However, less scholarly attention has been devoted to the… Read More ›

Decolonization, Legitimacy and Fiscal Capacity: Event Study Evidence from Africa

We recently published an article exploring different approaches to political donations and tax deductions. Specifically, we compare the approaches of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand,… Read More ›

Political Donations and Tax Deductions

When, if ever, is it acceptable for governments to restrict citizens’ liberty for their own good? In other words, can paternalistic intervention by government be… Read More ›

Paternalism in Australian Parliamentary Debate: The Case of Drug Testing Welfare Recipients

In 2022, we published a report examining alternative models of political party funding in Aotearoa New Zealand. As part of this work, we explored alternatives… Read More ›

Are Tax Credits an Option to Support Political Party Funding in Aotearoa New Zealand?

According to the “slippery slope” framework, tax compliance, and for that matter, tax policy development, is best facilitated by an approach that is founded on… Read More ›

Is New Zealand on a ‘Slippery Slope’ With Tax Policy?

Government budgets can be framed in purely financial terms. How much tax and other revenue is coming in, how much expenditure is going out, and… Read More ›

Budget Forum 2023: The Priorities of Australians Ahead of Budget 2023-24

Recently, several of the members of British Parliament wishing to be considered to be the next Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister sought… Read More ›

The Tax Battle to Become UK’s Next Prime Minister

Every year, 13 million deaths globally are attributed to unhealthy diets, excessive weight and obesity, costing the global economy over US$2 trillion or 3% of… Read More ›

Why Doesn’t Australia Have a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax?

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