Tax reform and redistribution for a better recovery

Bibliographic Data

ID12937375
AuthorsFELIX FITZROY (0000-0001-7515-5902, University of St Andrews, corresponding author), Jim Y Jin (0000-0003-0306-3640, University of St Andrews)
Year2021
Volume29
Issue2
Pages187-201
Publication date2021-03-18
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Poverty and Social Justice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1759-8273 • E-ISSN: 1759-8281
PublisherPolicy Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1332/175982721x16128667402177
OpenAlexW3138384566
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited8

A regressive tax system and welfare cuts under ideological austerity have generated growing poverty and inequality in the UK and US. Failures in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting deep recession have the greatest impact on the poorest and most vulnerable, exacerbating poverty and inequality. In contrast to this depressing history, we show in detail that a better recovery in the UK requires a radical tax reform and a universal basic income, combined with a Green New Deal for full employment and a low-carbon economy, employee self-determination and economic democracy to eliminate exploitation and establish social justice

Austerity · Development economics · Economic growth · Economic policy · Economics · Inequality · Labour economics · Macroeconomics · Market economy · Political science · Politics · Poverty · Recession · Redistribution (election · Unemployment · Welfare · Welfare state · Workfare · Employment and Welfare Studies

Tools

Open DOI