Europe & Russia

Europe & Russia

Russia: Illicit Financial Flows and the Role of the Underground Economy

By Dev Kar, Sarah Freitas

Feb-13-2013 | Report

The Russian economy lost at least US$211.5 billion in illicit financial outflows from 1994 to 2011. These outflows represent the proceeds of crime, corruption, and tax evasion, and have serious negative consequences for the Russian economy... Read More »

Illicit Financial Flows From Developing Countries: 2001-2010

By Dev Kar, Sarah Freitas

Dec-17-2012 | Report

Crime, corruption, and tax evasion cost the developing world $858.8 billion in 2010, just below the all-time high of $871.3 billion set in 2008... Read More »

Report to Supporters: Turning Promises Into Policy

By CIP

Jun-04-2012 | Report

Read about the latest research and projects undertaken by CIP's expert staff as they seek to apply pressure to ensure that politicians' promises become actual policy.... Read More »

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Tax Haven Menace Must Be Addressed By Congress

By Raymond Baker, Clark Gascoigne

Apr-16-2013 | Article

Tax havens are a menace to economies all over the world -- the U.S. economy in particular. Being one of the easiest countries in which to set up a tax haven, the U.S. loses $150 billion per year in tax revenue to offshore tax haven abuse... Read More »

Globalisation, Illicit Financial Flows Widen Inequality

By Dev Kar

Mar-26-2013 | Article

If income inequality increases further in some countries, social and political stability may suffer... Read More »

Obama Getting Ready to Reduce Nukes: A Step in the Right Direction

By Charles Knight

Feb-28-2013 | Article

The Obama administration is scaling down deployed nuclear warheads even further than the provisions set by the New START Treaty, which called for a reduction to 1,550 by 2018. Along with Russia, the administration believes a number closer to 1,000 is sufficient.... Read More »

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