Protection from derivative abuse

Summary: Extractive industries are big users of a financial instrument called derivatives, which can be abused to transfer revenues out of host countries before it is taxed.

The value behind all derivatives is 10 times the world GDP.

One simple policy proposal can be enacted upon unilaterally to stop abuse, while protecting proper use of these instruments.

Written by: Frian Aarsnes
Publication date: December 2011

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