What Problems and Opportunities are Created by Tax Havens?

Abstract Tax havens have attracted increasing attention from policymakers in recent years. This paper provides an overview of a growing body of research that analyzes the consequences and determinants of the existence of tax haven countries. For instance, recent evidence suggests that tax havens tend to have stronger governance institutions than comparable nonhaven countries. Most importantly, tax havens provide opportunities for tax planning by multinational corporations. It is often argued…