Book Review

Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden

Volume: 13 Number: 2 October 19, 2026
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Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden

Abstract

“A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden” by Lotta Björklund Larsen is analysed in this book review based on her anthropological research on the tax phenomena beyond the legal and economic systems. Larsen aims to provide an explanation for tax-related attitudes and behaviours by taking into account social norms, ethical standards, and the reciprocity principle rather than individual rationale. The analyses in the book which are primarily developed through the example of Sweden, asserts that taxes establish a symbiotic (mutual) relationship not only between the state and the citizen, but also among citizens. The concept of ‘fair share’ is fundamental to individuals’ voluntary tax compliance, and it is assumed that such compliance is motivated by moral underpinnings such as trust, belongingness, and legitimacy.  Larsen's theoretical framework which is based on ethnographic fieldwork, calls into question current tax issues while illustrating the impact of ethical governance by public institutions on citizen behaviour concurrently. Although its contextual validity is limited, the study makes significant contributions to academic literature and public policy.

Keywords

References

  1. BJÖRKLUND LARSEN, Lotta (2018). A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden, Palgrave Macmillan.

Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Economics - Taxation and Revenue

Journal Section

Book Review

Early Pub Date

October 14, 2026

Publication Date

October 19, 2026

Submission Date

July 8, 2025

Acceptance Date

August 11, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 13 Number: 2

APA
Yavan, S., & Çimen, G. (2026). Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences, 13(2), 940-944. https://izlik.org/JA68KT57BG
AMA
1.Yavan S, Çimen G. Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden. IGUJSS. 2026;13(2):940-944. https://izlik.org/JA68KT57BG
Chicago
Yavan, Sercan, and Gamze Çimen. 2026. “Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13 (2): 940-44. https://izlik.org/JA68KT57BG.
EndNote
Yavan S, Çimen G (October 1, 2026) Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13 2 940–944.
IEEE
[1]S. Yavan and G. Çimen, “Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden”, IGUJSS, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 940–944, Oct. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA68KT57BG
ISNAD
Yavan, Sercan - Çimen, Gamze. “Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences 13/2 (October 1, 2026): 940-944. https://izlik.org/JA68KT57BG.
JAMA
1.Yavan S, Çimen G. Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden. IGUJSS. 2026;13:940–944.
MLA
Yavan, Sercan, and Gamze Çimen. “Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden”. Istanbul Gelisim University Journal of Social Sciences, vol. 13, no. 2, Oct. 2026, pp. 940-4, https://izlik.org/JA68KT57BG.
Vancouver
1.Sercan Yavan, Gamze Çimen. Book Review-2: A Fair Share of Tax: A Fiscal Anthropology of Contemporary Sweden. IGUJSS [Internet]. 2026 Oct. 1;13(2):940-4. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA68KT57BG

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