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Nicholas shaxson, a former correspondent for the financial times and the economist, argues that tax havens are a central cause of. Tax havens and the men who stole the world 2011 is a nonfiction book about the secretive role of offshore banks and tax havens in global economic affairs. The book was written by nicholas shaxson, a political analyst and associate. Tax havens and the men who stole the world 9 by nicholas shaxson isbn. Thanks so much for sharing your time with us on todays show.
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Treasure islands by nicholas shaxson i became interested in this book after reading an endorsement from it by the writer and columnist, george monbiot, who i have some time for, even if i dont agree with him in all things. Written by nicholas shaxson, narrated by tim bentinck. Treasure islands, nicholas shaxsons excellent book on the global offshore tax. Friday 4th february, 10am12pm coffee and tea from 9. Sep 04, 2012 treasure islands, nicholas shaxsons excellent book on the global offshore tax system. Bermuda offshore treasure island tax nicholas shaxson book. Treasure islands by nicholas shaxson penguin books australia. The story of offshore in all its ramifications which continue to this day. This book is a vigorous and well researched polemic against financial deregulation richard cooper, foreign affairs.
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