Politics of Poverty
Corporate transparency: The need of the hour
In the past year, we've seen a vicious backlash against “ESG” (environmental, social, and corporate governance measures meant to hold companies to account). Now, in the wake of midterm elections that left us with a divided Congress, the agency charged with ensuring corporate transparency faces fierce political headwinds.
Politics of Poverty
Two US companies commit to tax transparency. When will others make the move?
US companies have resisted the public country-by-country reporting of key financial information that is necessary for adequate tax transparency. Hess and Newmont’s announcements show that US companies are finally catching up with their international peers.
Politics of Poverty
American Exceptionalism Run Amok
A Play on International Tax Policy, in Three Acts | And the moral of the tale is: The Senate’s contempt for international agreements can still backfire.