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Taxation And Non-Discrimination: A Reconsideration, Hugh J. Ault, Jacques Sasseville
Taxation And Non-Discrimination: A Reconsideration, Hugh J. Ault, Jacques Sasseville
Hugh J. Ault
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Who Is Making International Tax Policy? International Organizations As Power Players In A High Stakes World, Diane M. Ring
Who Is Making International Tax Policy? International Organizations As Power Players In A High Stakes World, Diane M. Ring
Diane M. Ring
Who makes international tax policy in today’s world? Certainly no single body possesses that power - there is no global tax authority, and states are not capable of achieving all of their international tax policy goals on a unilateral basis. The development of international tax policy is an interactive and dynamic process that involves a wide range of players, most of whom can be characterized as international organizations. Their roles, goals, tools and influence vary by organization and by issue, but their net impact on tax policy is undeniable. If we are to better understand how tax policy is formed, …
Democracy, Sovereignty And Tax Competition: The Role Of Tax Sovereignty In Shaping Tax Cooperation, Diane M. Ring
Democracy, Sovereignty And Tax Competition: The Role Of Tax Sovereignty In Shaping Tax Cooperation, Diane M. Ring
Diane M. Ring
This paper considers the question of how sovereignty shapes arguments over the merits of tax competition and how sovereignty influences the design of responses to tax competition. Part I provides a basic overview of sovereignty concepts, in particular their relevance to a nation-state desirous of control over tax policy. Part II defines tax competition, identifies the different kinds of states involved, reviews the emergence of the OECD project to limit harmful tax competition, and traces the EU experience with tax competition. Part III explores the normative grounds for challenging tax competition and the role of sovereignty in shaping and limiting …