Alzada Peckham Comstock (November 23, 1888 – January 15, 1960) was an economist who taught at Mount Holyoke College.

[2] In 1926, Comstock was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, with the stated purpose "to make a study of the League of Nations' financial reconstruction work in Hungary, with especial reference to taxation and the use of the international loan.

[5] The book analyzes the changes in taxation in the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France, and Italy after World War I.

"[4] However, the overall information was considered correct and useful, and it was recommended for use as a textbook "written in an unusually lucid and interesting style.

[6] The reviewer also reflected on the gender of the authors, concluding the review with the observation: "For those interested in women's education, the notes on the contributors and their experience are striking evidence of the opportunities open to women today, and are a record of which, as well as of their tribute to her, Miss Comstock may well be proud.