financial privacy

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Portraits / images / the eyes of famous leader on banknotes, currencies of the most dominant countries in the world i.e. Japanese yen, US dollar, Chinese yuan, Australian dollar. Financial concept.
Richard Rahn
January 23, 2003
Economics

Follow the Money

Richard Rahn
January 23, 2003
Economics

If you want to catch a criminal or terrorist, does it make sense to “follow the money”? A “yes” answer makes sense if you can identify at least one of the individuals or institutions connected with the suspected wrongdoer. However, if you are trying to follow money flows in general or all money flows, it is not likely your work Read More ›

Richard Rahn
April 18, 2002
Economics

Do You Need Financial Privacy?

Richard Rahn
April 18, 2002
Economics

If you haven’t done anything wrong, and you are not a drug dealer, criminal, or terrorist, why should you care who sees your bank and credit card statements and tax returns? This is the argument that is given by those who argue for stripping away all financial privacy, and it sounds good until you begin to think about the consequences. Read More ›