Tax Policy

Subject LAWS70319 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

April, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
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Subject Overview:

Principal topics will include:

  • Introduction to macroeconomics and fiscal policy
  • Introduction to microeconomics and resource allocation policy
  • Principles, objectives and main concepts in tax policy formulation
  • The social, economic and historical–political contexts of tax policy formulation in Australia
  • Major issues in tax reform in Australia, including in relation to fiscal policy and revenue adequacy, the major tax bases at each level of government, interactions within the tax-transfer system and issues of tax policy design cost, complexity and administration.
Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should:

  • Understand the key concepts in taxation policy
  • Understand the economic underpinnings of taxation policy
  • Understand the linkages between taxation policy and the wider economic and social policy context
  • Be aware of the major issues in tax policy in Australia and able to critically evaluate tax policy options in the Australian context.
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Breadth Options:

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