This seminar explores a variety of policy issues confronting legislators, scholars, and practitioners in the field of federal taxation.  Topics include competing models of taxation, equity and simplicity as goals of a tax system, tax legislation versus direct subsidies for implementing specific social and economic incentives for capital investment and international trade.  A research paper is required.  Prerequisite:  Federal Income Taxation of Individuals.

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