Nicholas Shaxson Books
Nicholas Shaxson is a British journalist and author specializing in political economy and international finance. He has written for outlets such as The Economist and the Financial Times and is the author of several books on corruption and global economics.
Known for: Treasure Islands: Tax Havens and the Men Who Stole the World
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Treasure Islands: Tax Havens and the Men Who Stole the World
Treasure Islands is an investigative work that exposes the hidden world of tax havens and their impact on the global economy. Nicholas Shaxson reveals how offshore jurisdictions enable corporations and wealthy individuals to conceal their wealth, evade taxes, and manipulate international finance, contributing to systemic inequality and corruption. The book combines investigative journalism with economic and political analysis, illustrating how the global financial system is structured to benefit a few at the expense of the many.
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The Origins of Offshore: Empire’s Shadow Economy
The roots of today’s offshore system stretch back to the age of empire. The British Empire, in particular, built an infrastructure that allowed wealth to flow invisibly through its colonial arteries. Merchant capital, trade monopolies, and imperial privileges all relied on legal fictions: companies ...
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The City of London: Core of the Offshore System
To understand the offshore world, one must first look not to distant islands but to the square mile at the heart of London. The City of London is not just a financial district; it is a quasi-sovereign entity with peculiar privileges, ancient charters, and enormous autonomy. Over centuries, it cultiv...
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About Nicholas Shaxson
Nicholas Shaxson is a British journalist and author specializing in political economy and international finance. He has written for outlets such as The Economist and the Financial Times and is the author of several books on corruption and global economics. His work focuses on exposing the hidden str...
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Nicholas Shaxson is a British journalist and author specializing in political economy and international finance. He has written for outlets such as The Economist and the Financial Times and is the author of several books on corruption and global economics. His work focuses on exposing the hidden str...
Nicholas Shaxson is a British journalist and author specializing in political economy and international finance. He has written for outlets such as The Economist and the Financial Times and is the author of several books on corruption and global economics. His work focuses on exposing the hidden structures of financial power and the effects of tax havens on society.
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Nicholas Shaxson is a British journalist and author specializing in political economy and international finance. He has written for outlets such as The Economist and the Financial Times and is the author of several books on corruption and global economics.
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