This paper assesses how international tax planning affects real business investment by multinationals. Earlier studies have shown that corporate taxes reduce business investment. This paper shows that tax planning multinationals are less sensitive to corporate taxes than other firms in their investment decisions.

This paper describes the main anti-avoidance rules against international tax planning by multinational enterprises in OECD and G20 countries.

This paper investigates if tax planning by large multinationals distorts competition in their favour and allows them to crowd out other firms. The competitive implications of tax planning are frequently mentioned in the tax policy debate, but not yet documented empirically to our knowledge. This paper aims to fill this gap.

This paper assesses the redistribution of foreign direct investments (FDI) and tax revenues among countries due to multinationals’ response to international differences in corporate tax systems.

The Second International Conference on National Urban Policy was held in Paris France on 15-16 May 2017. The conference was a joint initiative of the OECD, UN Habitat and Cities Alliance.

This meeting aimed to identify practical policy options for Latin American governments in the formulation of their investment promotion strategies with a specific focus on international value chains.

Investment treaties are often thought to be silent on investors’ responsibilities to host societies and on their contributions to sustainable development. This paper establishes a factual and statistical basis for understanding the relationship between investment treaty law and governments’ ability to advance the sustainable development agenda and promote responsible business conduct.

This paper examines shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties in light of comparative analysis of advanced systems of corporate law; considers the impact of allowing shareholder claims for reflective loss on key characteristics of the business corporation; and explores possible responses by different categories of investors to the availability of shareholder claims for reflective loss under investment treaties.

This brochure explains the major changes introduced in the OECD’s 4th Benchmark Definition of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which saw widespread implementation in 2014, and assesses the impact on FDI statistics.

In 2014, many countries implemented the latest international guidelines for compiling FDI statistics. The new standards have resulted in significant changes in FDI statistics, including new measures of FDI at the global level.

The recent surge in competition between state and private firms in global markets calls for a reflection on how to minimise any potentially distortionary effects on international trade and investment created by state enterprises while at the same time restraining any undue protectionist policy responses directed at them.

This meeting will provide the opportunity to discuss the role of governments, international partners and businesses in promoting responsible mineral supply chains from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Participants will learn first hand about international standards and approaches, and be able to ask questions to experts in supply chain due diligence implementation.

14-16 June 2016, Paris: The OECD hosted an International Anti-Corruption Conference organised by the French Ministry of Justice, and with the support of the World Bank and the United Kingdom. This conference brought together representatives from anti-corruption authorities worldwide responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption.

Drawing on data presented in the 2017 OECD Business and Finance Outlook, this article looks at some of the forces influencing recent economic developments and asks what can be done to ensure a “fairer” global economy.

Globalisation has failed to create a level playing field in trade, investment and corporate behaviour, being one of the factors contributing to a backlash against openness in many countries and a decline in confidence in government institutions.

More and more governments are introducing or enhancing screening mechanisms for inbound investment projects to identify and address perceived threats to national security, particularly investments by state-owned enterprises. What can be done to allow home and host societies to reap the benefits of international investment while addressing the security concerns that inhibit certain investments proposed by SOEs today?

The OECD advises countries on how to meet future demand for health professionals and how to manage the supply of health workers. This report describes recent trends in the international migration of doctors and nurses in OECD countries.

The United States recorded a capital and financial account surplus of 122883 USD Million in January of 2020. Capital Flows in the United States averaged 22445.03 USD Million from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 272938 USD Million in October of 2008 and a record low of -194622 USD Million in September of 2015. Net Treasury International Capital Flows includes all net foreign acquisitions of long-term securities, short-term U.S. securities, and banking flows. This page provides the latest reported value for - United States Net Treasury International Capital Flows - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Global property portals report big increases in Chinese inquiries

Amazon workers across the world are formalizing their activism with the creation of the Amazon Workers International. Its first action is a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Amazon Director of UK Customer Fulfillment Stefano Perego in which the group demands the company makes permanent certain steps Amazon has implemented amid the COVID-19 pandemic. […]

Food security is increasingly dependent on international trade, making it critical to keep trade in food flowing, WTO Deputy Director-General Alan Wolff noted on 30 April. In remarks delivered on his behalf by WTO Agriculture Division Director Edwini Kessie at the “Trade Dialogues on Food” webinar, he said that, on balance, governments have been quick to recognize the value of international trade for global food security during the COVID-19 crisis and are taking concrete action to protect the global food supply chain from disruption. His remarks are below:

Canada has contributed over CAD 90,000 (approximately CHF 60,000) in 2020 to enhance the trading capacities of developing countries and least-developed countries (LDCs). This donation to the WTO’s DDA Global Trust Fund will finance training workshops and seminars for government officials, with the aim of deepening their understanding of current trade issues and challenges and improving their negotiating skill-set.

After three years in development, the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released a set of standards that are game-changing for shareholders and the profession, says PwC.

Suarez's current contract at the Nou Camp does not expire until the summer of 2021. Lodeiro, who plies his trade at the Seattle Sounders, has revealed that his compatriot has expressed interest in MLS.

Former Ryder Cup star Thomas Pieters took advantage of benign morning conditions to lead a world-class field in the inaugural Saudi International.

Tommy Seymour is the second player to retire from international rugby in the past seven days. Seymour has announced his decision on the heels of former Scotland captain John Barclay quitting. 

The 34-year-old Clermont scrum-half skippered the side in 39 out of his 76 international appearances, more times than any other player, and is Scotland's second-highest point scorer with 714.

The 30-year-old author  promoted her new book, The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable, at the event from the brand.

The musician, 39, proved there's no rest for the wicked as she headed to the NRJ Radio Station in Paris, France to promote her upcoming eponymous album on Tuesday evening.

CHRIS FOY IN SAMOA: Sam Burgess's switch to the back row has enhanced his prospects of appearing at the World Cup, according to his leading Kiwi rival from rugby league.

With sport a long way from being permitted, rugby is bracing itself for catastrophic losses and Six Nations countries are desperate for the November Test matches to go ahead.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao equalised Colombia's international goals record with a 74th-minute penalty in his country's 3-1 away win over Kuwait in a friendly on Monday.

The Colombian striker seemed to be coping better after the international break, enjoying an evening out in Alderley Edge on Thursday, before picking up his £100,000 Porsche Panamera.

Cristiano Ronaldo made yet more history as he scored four goals in Portugal's 5-1 victory over Lithuania in Euro 2020 qualifying on Tuesday evening.

The scramble for Euro 2020 places comes to its conclusion this week as the final international fixtures of the year are played out across the continent.

His haul of 98 is the best of any player still pulling on the shirt for their national side, as he added hat-trick number 55 of his career on Thursday night during Portugal's rout of Lithuania.

UEFA announced plans on Tuesday to move this month's international fixtures, suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, to the early June international slots, subject to review.

Take a look at the England squad Gareth Southgate named at the end of August last year, and one position jumps out immediately.

The Real Madrid stalwart had netted his 21st international goal against Romania from the penalty spot despite plying his trade as a centre back.

With six World Cup wins between them, Germany and Argentina need little introduction. Ahead of their friendly, ALEC FENN examines what has gone wrong with both nations, and what the future holds.

If you were looking for a bit more proof as to how prepared Joachim Low is in ripping up old blueprints and working towards a different plan then this performance came close to providing it.

LAURA LAMBERT AT EASTBOURNE: Jo Konta sailed through the opening round at the Eastbourne International on Sunday to keep her Wimbledon preparations on track.

The 46 sq m carport at Little Graham Street in Albert Park, Melbourne has caught the eye of buyers in Singapore and England.

Arrivals streaming off flights from Dallas, Santiago and Singapore in the wake of the draconian measures descended on the domestic terminal, as usual, to catch connecting flights around the country.

There is plenty at stake over the next fortnight with teams on the brink of qualifying for the European Championships in 2020, while some nations hit the road for some eagerly-anticipated friendlies.

International stars have shown their support for Australian bushfire victims.

Leeds United have launched a bid to sign Croatia U21 international captain Ivan Sunjic. The 22-year old plays for Dinamo Zagreb who have already fielded an offer from Birmingham City.

Sharapova became the latest women's star to raise questions about the inaugural men's team tournament having a monopoly on Pat Rafter Arena in Brisbane this week.

Own-label wines from British retailers Tesco, Marks & Spencer and Morrisons all took home gold awards in the International Wine Challenge.