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Simplifying Complexity

Decoding the Panama Papers - Part 1

Apr 1, 2024
46:07
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Brooke Harrington and Herbert Chang from Dartmouth College discuss offshore finance, likening it to skipping a restaurant bill. They delve into using data from the Panama Papers for quantitative research, highlighting the challenges in prosecuting tax evaders and the burden on the public. The podcast explores the evolution of wealth management and the complexities of analyzing network structures in offshore data.
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Quick takeaways

  • Offshore finance enables tax avoidance strategies for the ultra-wealthy, shifting tax burdens to the general public.
  • Historical evolution of trust mechanisms in common law influences asset protection strategies in offshore finance networks.

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The Origin of Qualitative Research in Offshore Finance

Brooke Harrington's journey into studying offshore finance originated from her childhood experiences and later academic pursuits. Despite the challenges of studying the ultra-wealthy, she discovered that rich individuals rely on experts for financial management, leading her to study the professional wealth managers who navigate the offshore financial system.

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