Offshore : the dark side of the global economy
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Published
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, c2005.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
272 pages ; 24 cm.
Status
Downtown Reno Library - Adult Nonfiction
330.9729 BRI 2005
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330.9729 BRI 2005
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Published
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, c2005.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
UPC
9780374256982
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-254) and index.
Description
An exposé on the hidden side of global wealth and power, this book explores what is perhaps the most mysterious aspect of global society today. The world of offshore finance is one of dummy companies, shadow bank accounts, post office boxes, foreign registries, and the like, which allow giant corporations--such as Wal-Mart, British Petroleum, and Citigroup--to keep huge profits out of sight of investors, regulators, and the public. A third of the world's wealth is held offshore. Half the capital in the world's stock exchanges is "parked" offshore at some point. Reporter and private investigator Brittain-Catlin tells how tax havens have become central to global finance today; in so doing, he takes us into the secret networks of Enron and Parmalat, behind international trade disputes, and into organized crime and terror networks, giving evidence that the key value of capitalism and civilization alike--freedom--is being put in grave danger.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Brittain-Catlin, W. (2005). Offshore: the dark side of the global economy . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brittain-Catlin, William, 1966-. 2005. Offshore: The Dark Side of the Global Economy. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brittain-Catlin, William, 1966-. Offshore: The Dark Side of the Global Economy Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brittain-Catlin, William. Offshore: The Dark Side of the Global Economy Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2005.
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