Assuming that you are watching a television programme dubbed “Taxation; an essential fiscal policy tool for moblizing resources for socio-economic development that has helped and hurt economies the world over including Ghana” with your dad who is fully aware that you are a Level 300 BBA Accounting student who has scored an “A” in Principles and Practice of Taxation Course.

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Assuming that you are watching a television programme dubbed “Taxation; an essential fiscal
policy tool for moblizing resources for socio-economic development that has helped and
hurt economies the world over including Ghana” with your dad who is fully aware that you
are a Level 300 BBA Accounting student who has scored an “A” in Principles and Practice of
Taxation Course. On the programme, avocates and economists for taxation are unanimous on the
view that taxation is an essential tool for mobilizing resources for socio-economic development
and in particular for a middle-income country such as Ghana, hence should be prioritized over
both public and private business incentives. On the contrary, some critics especially political
analysts, have argued that that governments over the world should rather create enabling
environment for private businesses to flourish including granting tax incentives as a way of
creating jobs for the unemployed youth and that governments should not directly engage in
business. They sum this up often with the statement that “Government has no business doing
business, so therefore should concentrate on taxation”. Others, however, hold contrary
view on this matter making this an endless debate. Your father has become so confused
than ever, and consequently, asked of your opinion on the matter above

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