Sanjai Bhagat Introduction Economic growth has been a dominant concern for senior global leaders and policy makers for the past century; understandably, the determinants of economic growth has preoccupied economists for the past several decades. The figure above shows … [Read more...] about Economic Growth, Income Inequality, and the Rule of Law
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ANOTHER BITE AT THE APPLE: CHINA’S TRADE REFORM SHOWS SINCERITY
Ama Doyal Foreign investment in China has always been wrought with contention, accented by the latest trade disputes between the United States and China. In March, the People’s Congress of China took active steps to create change and to ease anxiety foreign investors … [Read more...] about ANOTHER BITE AT THE APPLE: CHINA’S TRADE REFORM SHOWS SINCERITY
WHERE IS A COMPANY ACTUALLY LOCATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING FAVORABLE TAX TREATMENT?
Daniel Pessar There are many factors a business might consider when deciding where to locate its offices, including proximity to certain pools of labor, suppliers, and customers, regulatory conditions, and the historic roots of the company. But when a company’s operations are … [Read more...] about WHERE IS A COMPANY ACTUALLY LOCATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING FAVORABLE TAX TREATMENT?
WILL THE NEW OPPORTUNITY ZONE LAW ALLOW INVESTORS TO HAVE THEIR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO?
Daniel Pessar Although the corresponding final regulations are not yet available, the opportunity zone tax law passed in 2017 has generated significant buzz among investors, business owners, and community groups. The law, codified in Internal Revenue Code … [Read more...] about WILL THE NEW OPPORTUNITY ZONE LAW ALLOW INVESTORS TO HAVE THEIR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO?
Consequences of a Negotiated Departure for the Scope of Brexit Negotiations
Elio Gaarthuis The United Kingdom is scheduled to leave the European Union on March 29th. This date is the consequence of Article 50 of the Consolidated Version of the Treaty on European Union (Treaty on European Union), which establishes that the date in which a state shall … [Read more...] about Consequences of a Negotiated Departure for the Scope of Brexit Negotiations