Shopping for anonymous shell companies: an audit study of anonymity and crime in the international financial system

Authors :: Sharman, J.C.
Source :: Journal of Economic Perspectives. Fall, 2010, Vol. 24 Issue 4, 127-140
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The author presents an audit study of the crime and anonymity present in the financial system of the anonymous shell companies. The different anonymous corporate vehicles present in the international market and their impact on the international economies are also analyzed.

Subjects :: Shell companies -- Economic aspects
Shell companies -- International aspects
Disclosure of information -- Laws, regulations and rules
Government regulation
Economics

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