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De-offshorization of Economy: International Experience and Russian Specifics
https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2013-7-29-48
Abstract
The article shows the excessive role of offshores in Russia, which influence many sides of social and economic development of the country. Undertaken and outlined measures for solving problems of de-offshorization of the Russian economy taking into account new tendencies in anti-offshore policy of the international community in general and certain countries in particular in 2009—2013 are characterized. The necessity of system approach to de-offshorization problem is proved, specific actions in this area which can significantly increase federal budget revenues and strengthen national economic security are also offered.
Keywords
offshore,
de-offshorization of economy,
anti-offshore policy,
offshore financial networks,
outflow of capital
JEL: F21; F53; G18; G38
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Kheyfets B. De-offshorization of Economy: International Experience and Russian Specifics. Voprosy Ekonomiki. 2013;(7):29-48. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32609/0042-8736-2013-7-29-48
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