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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Global Tax Negotiations

Tax systems that erode equality ultimately end up eroding democracy as well.

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Global Tax Negotiations

On August 3, negotiations on a Framework Convention on International Cooperation on International Tax Matters will restart at the United Nations. It is the first attempt to draft international taxation rules in a forum where all countries have an equal voice. What happens in New York will determine whether the world finally builds a tax architecture capable of reaching multinationals and the ultra-rich. Continue reading

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