All Posts Tagged With: "tax harmonization"
The New Financial Imperialism
The Britannica Concise Encyclopedia defines imperialism as “the policy of extending a nation’s authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations. Because imperialism always involves the use of power, often in the form of military force, it is widely considered morally objectionable, and the term accordingly has [...]
20May2010 | Robert Stewart | 3 comments | ContinuedIn Praise of Tax Havens
According to stereotypes, tax havens are little islands in the Caribbean, and indeed that’s true of some of the world’s premiere offshore centers. But to be more accurate, a tax haven is any jurisdiction that satisfies two criteria: First, its tax laws are attractive to global investors and entrepreneurs, and second, it protects its fiscal sovereignty by choosing not to enforce the bad tax laws of other nations, at least when they are trying to tax economic activity outside their borders. This means, of course, that individuals and businesses from high-tax nations have the option of using those jurisdictions as havens against excessive taxation.
10Jun2009 | Daniel Mitchell | 5 comments | ContinuedYes or No to the Euro?
Karl Sigfrid is a graduate student in business administration and economics at Stockholm University in Sweden. Since many economists are skeptical about the new euro currency, European politicians have decided to make the issue about something other than economics. Some claim that the euro is a currency for peace, referring to the fact that the [...]
1Jul2003 | Karl Sigfrid | 3 comments | Continued-
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