NEW: Tax is a powerful tool for improving our lives – a social superpower, even.
But the world loses around half a trillion dollars every year through crossborder tax abuse.
@alexcobham.bsky.social @taxjustice.net argues for stronger international tax frameworks ahead of his #LSEFestival event.
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Alex Cobham argues that fairer rules, progressive taxation and a new UN tax framework could ensure more accountability and better public services worldwide.