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Economist
This was a first for me (although the concept is not new). Here's a video on Tax Competition:
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opus said:Considering this is your umpteenth no-content thread in a week, I suggest you lay off your single-line comment + url link threads that produce nil discussion.
And the ones that get replies are usually extremely provocative anyways, so you should at least stick to the trolling - because you do that well.
Art said:Does this thread meet the forum guidelines??
Anttech said:Nope
Tax competition is the practice of countries or states lowering their tax rates or providing incentives to attract businesses and individuals to their jurisdiction. This is often done in an effort to stimulate economic growth and increase revenue.
Tax competition can have both positive and negative effects on the economy. On one hand, it can create a more business-friendly environment, attract investments and boost economic growth. On the other hand, it can lead to a race to the bottom, where countries continuously lower their tax rates, resulting in reduced government revenue and potentially harming the overall economy.
Tax competition itself is not illegal, as countries have the right to set their own tax policies. However, there may be some cases where tax competition could be considered harmful, such as when it involves harmful tax practices or breaches international agreements. In these cases, there may be legal consequences.
Tax competition can have a significant impact on multinational corporations (MNCs). MNCs may relocate their operations to countries with lower tax rates or take advantage of tax incentives offered by different jurisdictions. This can result in a decrease in revenue for countries where these corporations were previously located.
Some potential solutions to address tax competition include international cooperation and coordination, setting minimum standards for tax policies, and implementing measures to combat harmful tax practices. Another solution is to shift towards more consumption-based taxes, such as value-added taxes, which are less susceptible to tax competition.