Karl
"compared with" vs "in comparison with" vs "assessed in comparison with"

Hello,

what would you consider more appropriate?

-"She is writing her thesis under my guidance on a topic related to the Australian tax system compared with the European one",
-"She is writing her thesis under my guidance on a topic related to the Australian tax system in comparison with the European one"
-"She is writing her thesis under my guidance on a topic related to the Australian tax system assessed in comparison with the European one"

Thanks in advance

May 19, 2014 10:43 PM
Comments · 1

First sentence:  It is correct, and "appropriate," but in my opinion it would sound better to conclude, ".... the Australian tax system as compared to the European one."

 

Second sentence:  It is also correct and "appropriate."

 

Third sentence:  It is correct, but the phrase "assessed in comparison with" sounds needlessly wordy.  It's my least favorite choice.

 

In all three sentences, the word "subject" would sound better than "topic."

 

The following is a question for you.  Is there a European tax system, i.e., a "European one"?  I thought each country in Europe has its own tax system.  I don't know the answer, but wanted to call my question to your attention.

May 20, 2014