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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 β€œuglier” side to democracy.

(Photo: Island in the Seychelles. Credit: Shutterstock)

10 minutes

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Tue 28 Jul 2015 16:20GMT

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  • Tue 28 Jul 2015 16:20GMT