RETHINKING TAX POLICIES: NEW IDEAS FROM A DEAD ECONOMIST

Economic analysis of tax policy has tended to follow a macro approach in which the state is the focal point and the individual taxpayer is marginalised. An alternative micro approach, exemplified by the classic work of Wicksell, leads to an analysis of the seemingly inexorable growth of the public sector in a democracy and the constitutional constraints necessary to safeguard economic prosperity and individual liberty.     

Revolution and reform of economic policies: Lessons for South Africa from China∗

The process of revolution in China itself his undergone profound reform. The most important reforms are reflected in a new direction of economic policies which focus upon a revival of market processes. This shift to greater reliance upon markets provides substantial support for similar programmes to be undertaken by South Africa and the developing nations of Southern Africa.     

内部顾客服务:改进了吗?

过程改进、流程再造、六西格玛和内部服务改进活动进行十年了，这些是否改进了内部顾客服务（ICS）呢？或者要求削减成本、集中提供公共服务和增加产出的无休止的压力延续了低水平的内部服务呢？更重要的是，证据是否支持超级内部服务质量是业务成功的一个重要差异因素呢？