Module
Public Finance and the Economics of Taxation
Why the state spends, principles of good taxation, tax incidence and efficiency, corporation tax and public spending choices.
Educational material, not professional, tax or legal advice. Figures reflect Irish law as understood when written — check Revenue.ie or a qualified adviser before acting. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any professional body.
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- 01The economic role of the state
- 02The principles of a good tax system
- 03Direct and indirect taxes
- 04Progressive, proportional and regressive taxes
- 05Tax incidence
- 06Taxes and efficiency
- 07The Laffer curve
- 08Income tax and social insurance
- 09Taxes on consumption
- 10Corporation tax and international tax competition
- 11Taxes on property and wealth
- 12Public expenditure
- 13Public goods, public provision and privatisation
- 14Public debt and generational fairness
- 15Tax expenditures and tax reform
- 16Congratulations on completing the module