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The Inquiry: Why do Tax Havens Still Exist?
Jamie Whyte says tax havens are actually a good thing.
As public anger and politicians’ rhetoric against tax havens has grown in recent years, one could be forgiven for wondering why more haven’t been shut down. Philosopher and politician Jamie Whyte argues that in fact, tax havens are a good thing – acting as a brake against the “uglier” side to democracy.
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