Nurses Join Call to “Tax Wall Street”
A swarm of around a thousand nurses in scarlet scrubs descended on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in downtown Washington to call for a new economic agenda.
Seven Innovative Mechanisms of Development Finance
As governments look for new options for public revenue stream, this table by IPS Global Economy project director Sarah Anderson shows which options can be considered, their potential revenue, and their administrative and political feasibility.
The No-Doctrine President
Bush had a doctrine, Nixon had a doctrine, even Jimmy Carter had a doctrine. Why doesn’t Obama?
Financial Transaction Taxes and the Global South
This downloadable pdf fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about the implications for the developing world of taxing financial speculation.
Hey Congress, Want $400 Billion in New Annual Revenue?
Government must stop doling out ever-larger tax breaks to the superrich and vast corporations.
Meeting Needs of Developing Countries: The Role of Innovative Financing
Around the world, entities ranging from governments to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to the private sector have been giving more serious consideration than ever before to alternative financing mechanisms for development, climate change, education and other needs. IPS Global Economy project Director Sarah Anderson will speak on financial transactions taxes at this forum on innovative financing.
Europe Takes the Lead in Drive to Tax Speculators
There are still places in the world where folks from across the political spectrum can have a rational discussion about fair taxation.
Robin Hood 2.0
Men in tights are taking on the global financial industry.
Activists in More than 20 Countries Urge G20 Leaders to Tax Speculators
IPS Global Economy and climate experts are available for comment.
Labor Rights Advocates Congratulate Bridgestone/Firestone Workers in Liberia on Award from U.S. Dept. of Labor
Union representing rubber workers receives award for work to end child labor.
U.S. Groups Join Global Call to Tax Speculators
Over 30 national organizations signed this letter urging President Obama to take action at home and abroad to stop rampant financial speculation.
Taxing Financial Speculation, Raising Funds for Critical Needs
Levying a tiny tax on financial transactions could help build a healthier and more stable future.
Investing in Our Future Act of 2011
Climate change and the lack of health care services in developing countries are urgent and under-funded crises threatening the livelihoods and security of billions of people.
Financial Transaction Taxes: A win-win for the climate and the economy
In the face of enormous need, civil society calls on leaders to use innovative financing tools in the fight against climate change.
Civil Society Responses to the Global Financial and Economic Crisis
This white paper outlines organizing, education, and advocacy efforts being undertaken in response to the financial and economic crisis by groups working in coalition in the United States and around the world.