What Do We Know and What Should We Do About Tax Justice?

This book explores the scale, history, and impacts of tax abuse, shedding light on the people and organizations that enable it and the social inequalities it creates. It estimates that cross-border tax abuse accounts for around half a trillion dollars of lost revenue annually and argues that tax is a powerful tool for creating a fair and just society.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2024
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate details of tax abuse, encompassing its scale, history, and far-reaching impacts. It sheds light on the practices employed by multinational corporations to shift profits and exploit offshore tax havens, resulting in significant social inequalities. The author emphasizes the role of individuals and organizations in enabling tax abuse and explores the devastating consequences it creates.

Furthermore, the book offers practical insights into challenging the threats of tax injustice and holding abusers accountable. It examines the policies and institutional shifts required to combat tax abuse effectively. It is estimated that cross-border tax abuse amounts to around half a trillion dollars annually, highlighting its significant economic impact.

Alex Cobham, an economist and the chief executive of Tax Justice Network, emphasizes that tax is not merely a matter of business regulation or economic policy but a powerful tool for creating a fair and just society. He views tax as a social superpower that can be harnessed to address social and economic challenges.

The "What Do We Know and What Should We Do About...?" series, curated by social scientists with established reputations, provides concise yet comprehensive overviews of key issues often misrepresented or misunderstood in modern society. Each book in the series offers readers a timely and insightful exploration of important topics, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529667776