 | 1875 - 577 Seiten
...that is, in proportion to the revenue they enjoy under the protection of the state. In the observation or neglect of this maxim consists what is called the equality or inequality of taxation." Our whole tax system rests upon this principle. Every citizen or other male inhabitant of mature age,... | |
 | 1876
...to contribute in proportion to their respective »interests in the estate. In the observation or the neglect »of this maxim consists what is called the equality or in»equality of taxation." Het begin zou op zich zelve duidelijk genoeg zijn: »The »subjects ought to contribute in proportion... | |
 | William Henry Burroughs - 1877 - 751 Seiten
...is, in proportion to the revenues they enjoy under the protection of the State. In the observation or neglect of this maxim, consists what is called the equality or inequality of taxation.1 Absolute equality is not contemplated by these writers ; it is to be " as near as possible;... | |
 | Emile-Justin Menier - 1880 - 442 Seiten
...proportion to the revenue they respectively enjoy under the protection of the State .... In the observation or neglect of this maxim, consists what is called the equality 'or inequality of taxation. " 2. The tax which each individual is bound to pay, ought to be certain and not arbitrary. The time... | |
 | Robert Knight - 1880
...proportion to the revenue, which they enjoy under the protection of the State ; and that in the observation or neglect of this maxim consists what is called the equality or inequality of taxation ;" while Mr. Dudley Baxter, in his book upon taxation, affirms : " No man who is able to labour ought... | |
 | John Stuart Mill - 1881
...to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the state. In the observation or neglect of this maxim consists what is called the equality or inequality of taxation. " 2. The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time... | |
 | 1881
...abilities: that is, in proportion to the revenue they enjoy under its protection. In the observation or neglect of this maxim consists what is called the equality or inequality of taxation. Ordered to lie over and be printed 1583 motions made by— to recommit to the Committee on Public Lands... | |
 | Nevada. Legislature - 1881
...obliged to contribute in proportion to their respective interests in the estate. In the observation or neglect of this maxim consists what is called the equality or inequality of taxation. The tax each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time of payment,... | |
 | sir Robert Harry Inglis Palgrave - 1882
...to the revenue which they respectively enjoy under the protection of the State. In the observation or neglect of this maxim consists, what is called the equality, or inequality of taxation' ' 2nd. The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain, and not arbitrary. The time... | |
 | sir Joseph Neale McKenna - 1883
...obliged to contribute in proportion to their respective interests in the State. In the observation or neglect of this maxim consists what is called the equality or inequality of taxation." As I am not aware that this dictum of Adam Smith has ever been contested or even questioned, I assume... | |
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The expense of government to the individuals of a great nation is like the expense of management to the joint tenants of a great estate, who are all obliged to contribute in proportion to their respective interests in the estate. In the observation or... 
