The Hypocritical Hegemon: How the United States Shapes Global Rules Against Tax Evasion and Avoidance

by Lukas Hakelberg

Book Overview

In The Hypocritical Hegemon, Lukas Hakelberg takes a close look at how US domestic politics affects and determines the course of global tax policy. Through an examination of recent international efforts to crack down on offshore tax havens and the role the US has played, Hakelberg uncovers how a seemingly innocuous technical addition to US law has had enormous impact around the world, particularly for individuals and corporations aiming to avoid...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501748017
• ISBN13: 9781501748011
• Release Date: March 2020
• Publisher: Cornell University Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher