by Dan Mitchell | Aug 18, 2015 | Blogs, Tax Competition, Taxation
The United States has what is arguably the worst business tax system of any nation. That’s bad for the shareholders who own companies, and it’s also bad for workers and consumers. And it creates such a competitive disadvantagethat many U.S.-domiciled companies are...
by Andrew F. Quinlan | Aug 4, 2015 | Opinion and Commentary
This article appeared on The Daily Caller on August 4, 2015. It may have garnered attention mostly from tax wonks, but new bipartisan legislation from two key lawmakers could be pivotal to helping stop foreign firms from poaching top domestic intellectual property....
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 18, 2015 | Blogs, Economics, Tax Competition, Tax Harmonization, Taxation
What’s the best way to generate growth and prosperity for the developing world? Looking at the incredible economic rise of jurisdictions such as Hong Kong andSingapore, it’s easy to answer that question. Simply put in place the rule of law, accompanied by free markets...
by CF&P | Jul 14, 2015 | News, Press Releases
Center for Freedom and Prosperity For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 14, 2015 202-285-0244 www.freedomandprosperity.org Coalition Letter Urges Congress to Defend U.S. Interests From BEPS Tax Grab (Washington, D.C., Tuesday, July 14, 2015) The Center for Freedom and...
by Dan Mitchell | Jun 23, 2015 | Blogs, Europe, Tax Competition, Tax Harmonization, Tax Havens, Taxation
Europe is suffering from economic stagnation caused in part by excessive fiscal burdens. So what are European policy makers doing to address this problem? If you think the answer might have something to do with a shift to responsible fiscal policy, you obviously have...