An excellent analysis: “Profit shifting by multinational corporations doesn’t distort Ireland’s balance of payments; it constitutes Ireland’s balance of payments.”
Read here
Brad Setser: Tax Avoidance and the Irish Balance of Payments
Corruption
Follow the Money – Brussels admits EU funds flowed to spyware firms after FTM probe
The EU has been directly financing commercial spyware companies in the EU linked to nefarious practices. Read the article HERE.
Media
Nathan J. Robinson: Notes on a Nightmare #6: Against Newspapers
Depressing people with sad news without engaging them in political action is irresponsible. Read here
Economics
Mark Curtis: UK sees privatisation ‘opportunities’ in Ukraine war
British aid is being used to open up Ukraine’s wrecked economy to foreign investors and enhance trade with the UK. Read HERE
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