Shaxson's work delves into global business and politics, informed by his extensive international experience. His writing for prominent media outlets demonstrates a deep understanding of complex global issues. He analyzes key aspects of international relations and economics. His perspective is enriched by exposure to diverse cultures and political systems.
Dirty money, tax havens and the offshore system describe the ugliest and most secretive chapter in the history of global economic affairs. Wealthy individuals hold over ten trillion dollars offshore. Tax havens are the most important single reason why poor people and poor countries stay poor. Treasure Islands show how this happens and reveal what the economics text books will not tell you.
This is a book that none of us can afford to ignore - an agenda-setting, campaigning investigation that shows how global finance works for the few and not the many. A Financial Times Book of the Year 'Essential reading' YANIS VAROUFAKIS We need finance - but when finance grows too big it becomes a curse.
"Dirty money, tax havens and the offshore system describe the ugliest and most secretive chapter in the history of global economic affairs. Tax havens have declared war on honest, law-abiding people around the world. Wealthy individuals hold over ten trillion dollars offshore. Tax havens are the most important single reason why poor people and poor countries stay poor. Britain and the United States are the world's two most important tax havens. Tax havens now lie at the very heart of the global economy. Over half of world trade, and most international lending, is processed through them. Tax havens have been instrumental in nearly every major economic event, in every big financial scandal, and in every financial crisis since the 1970s, including the latest global economic crisis. "Treasure Islands" show how this happens and reveal what the economics text books will not tell you."