herbert d simpson (5 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. 8vo. Burgundy ribbed cloth with gilt lettering. xix, 287pp. Numerous tables and charts, 2 maps. Very good. Faintest binding wear only, else internally tight and near fine. Handsome first edition. Rather uncommon and a lovely copy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tax Racket and Tax Reform in Chicago' is an incisive examination of the complex and often corrupt fiscal landscape of one of America's most influential cities during the early twentieth century. Written by Herbert D. Simpson, this work provides a rigorous analysis of the inequities and systemic failures within the Chicago tax system during a pivotal era of urban development.The book explores the mechanisms of political influence, assessment disparities, and the various methods that characterized the city's financial administration. Simpson delves into the socio-economic consequences of these practices, offering not only a sharp critique of contemporary institutional failures but also a structured roadmap for meaningful tax reform. As a significant historical document in the field of public finance, it sheds light on the intersection of urban politics and economic theory during a period of rapid industrial and social change.This study serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of municipal governance, the evolution of American tax policy, and the persistent challenges of fiscal transparency. It remains a foundational text for understanding the historical roots of urban economic challenges and the quest for equitable taxation in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Tax Racket and Tax Reform in Chicago' is an incisive examination of the complex and often corrupt fiscal landscape of one of America's most influential cities during the early twentieth century. Written by Herbert D. Simpson, this work provides a rigorous analysis of the inequities and systemic failures within the Chicago tax system during a pivotal era of urban development.The book explores the mechanisms of political influence, assessment disparities, and the various methods that characterized the city's financial administration. Simpson delves into the socio-economic consequences of these practices, offering not only a sharp critique of contemporary institutional failures but also a structured roadmap for meaningful tax reform. As a significant historical document in the field of public finance, it sheds light on the intersection of urban politics and economic theory during a period of rapid industrial and social change.This study serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of municipal governance, the evolution of American tax policy, and the persistent challenges of fiscal transparency. It remains a foundational text for understanding the historical roots of urban economic challenges and the quest for equitable taxation in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

(3) pages 'Index Supplement [Fitfth Volume, January to December 1930], Building, December 1930'; 564 annually counted pages on medium-glossy paper; fully illustrated throughout with photographs of buildings or their details and ground and floor plans; 8 multiple (partly huge) folded plans and views ('Baker Street Station Buildings', 'Builders' Administration', 'New Olympial Hall', 'New Headquarters Martins Bank Liverpool', 'New Midland Bank, new Headquarters, London', 'Liverpool Cathedral Organ Cases', 2x 'Thames House Westmister London', 'New Masonic Peace Memorial, Queen Street, London'). - Gilt-titled 'olive-grey' cloth-binding of the period with red-sparkled edges; 4to.(ca. 30 x 23 x 4 cm; ca. 2,5 kg.). *** FIRST EDITION, COMPLETE ANNUAL OF THE AS IMPORTANT AS NOWADAYS RARE ARCHITECTURAL MONTHLY; CLOTHBOUND ORIGINAL, Fifth Year in 12 monthly Issues complete. - Cloth-binding minimally used, last two sheets with short central tear, corners of last page slightly dusty; A BEAUTIFEL COPY.