Miranda Sheild Johansson

Taxation

Miranda Sheild Johansson

Miranda Sheild Johansson is a senior research fellow in social anthropology at University College London.

Recent Blog Posts By Miranda Sheild Johansson

‘We got lazy and complacent’: Swedish pensioners explain how abolishing the wealth tax changed their country

For much of the 20th century, Sweden enjoyed a justifiable reputation as one of Europe’s most egalitarian countries. It’s changed over the past two decades

Taxes aren’t just about money — they shape how we think about each other

Research shows taxpayers perceive paying income tax, but not regressive sales taxes, as contributing as a citizen for the purpose of the common good