Economic Rent



Papua New Guinea is a resource rich nation, with significant reserves of gas, copper, gold and zinc. Understandably, there is a desire to generate tax… Read More ›

Nationalisation, State Equity Participation and Resource Rent Taxation in the Extractive Industry

Should we tax the capital income people receive from their investments or property? This may seem a strange question – don’t we already? But the… Read More ›

When the Rich Get Richer They Pay Little Tax on the Gains

In Australia, as in many other countries, as well as income tax, payroll tax and other taxes levied across all industries, the mining and energy… Read More ›

Royalties or Resource Rent Taxes?

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