by Dan Mitchell | Oct 26, 2017 | Blogs, Uncategorized
The United Nations has proposed a set of “sustainable development goals.” Most of them seem unobjectionable. After all, presumably everyone wants things such as less poverty, a cleaner environment, better education, and more growth, right? That being said, I’m...
by Dan Mitchell | Apr 8, 2017 | Blogs, Economics, Tax Competition, Taxation
I’ve been at the United Nations this week for both the 14th Session of the Committee of Experts on International Cooperation in Tax Matters as well as the Special Meeting of ECOSOC on International Cooperation in Tax Matters. As you might suspect, it would be an...
by Dan Mitchell | Mar 21, 2016 | Big Government, Blogs, Regulations
I’m not a fan of international bureaucracies. Simply stated, they routinely promote statism, which translates into less freedom and prosperity. But not all international bureaucracies are created equal. Most of my ire is directed at the International Monetary Fund and...
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 Brian Garst | Mar 25, 2015 | Publications, White Papers
The International Criminal Court: A Case of Politics Over Substance [Download PDF] March 2015 By Brian Garst Executive Summary Prior to its creation the idea for an International Criminal Court (ICC) was portrayed by separate quarters as either a bold step forward for...
