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nternational debates on taxation and development have been informed by a popular narrative that t... more nternational debates on taxation and development have been informed by a popular narrative that there is a large ‘pot of gold’ for funding which could be released by cracking down on the questionable tax practices of multinational enterprises, and which could bridge the gap towards funding the sustainable development goals. How much of this is wishful thinking and how much really reflects what we know? This paper looks at the 'big numbers' that have shaped this debate and seeks to clarify the emerging evidence.
In producing this report, AccountAbility and the National Consumer Council (NCC) have sought to m... more In producing this report, AccountAbility and the National Consumer Council (NCC) have sought to make sense of what, at times, can appear to be a bewildering array of conflicting market signals: overall, UK sales of ethical products and services are still less than 5% but 40% of households and 25,000 new consumers per week are buying fairtrade. So, are we on the cusp of something significant or not? The analysis and data provided indicates that consumers are indeed actively discriminating between brands based on matters of trust. At the same time we need to accept the reality that there will always be a gap between people's predisposition and intent to consume 'ethically' and reported sales of ethical goods and services. After all, we may all believe in democracy but we don't all vote. The conclusion seems to be that in the imperfect markets in which we operate consumers, businesses and other players are innovating and helping ethical markets grow, but it remains that smart, targeted government intervention is required to reach mass market, as the examples of lead free petrol and energy efficiency labelling schemes have shown.
… Working Paper No, Jan 1, 2009
AccountAbility, United Nations …, Jan 1, 2005
Human Rights Standards and the Responsibility of …, Jan 1, 1999
… Commission, DG Trade–www. ilo. org …, Jan 1, 1998
nternational debates on taxation and development have been informed by a popular narrative that t... more nternational debates on taxation and development have been informed by a popular narrative that there is a large ‘pot of gold’ for funding which could be released by cracking down on the questionable tax practices of multinational enterprises, and which could bridge the gap towards funding the sustainable development goals. How much of this is wishful thinking and how much really reflects what we know? This paper looks at the 'big numbers' that have shaped this debate and seeks to clarify the emerging evidence.
In producing this report, AccountAbility and the National Consumer Council (NCC) have sought to m... more In producing this report, AccountAbility and the National Consumer Council (NCC) have sought to make sense of what, at times, can appear to be a bewildering array of conflicting market signals: overall, UK sales of ethical products and services are still less than 5% but 40% of households and 25,000 new consumers per week are buying fairtrade. So, are we on the cusp of something significant or not? The analysis and data provided indicates that consumers are indeed actively discriminating between brands based on matters of trust. At the same time we need to accept the reality that there will always be a gap between people's predisposition and intent to consume 'ethically' and reported sales of ethical goods and services. After all, we may all believe in democracy but we don't all vote. The conclusion seems to be that in the imperfect markets in which we operate consumers, businesses and other players are innovating and helping ethical markets grow, but it remains that smart, targeted government intervention is required to reach mass market, as the examples of lead free petrol and energy efficiency labelling schemes have shown.
… Working Paper No, Jan 1, 2009
AccountAbility, United Nations …, Jan 1, 2005
Human Rights Standards and the Responsibility of …, Jan 1, 1999
… Commission, DG Trade–www. ilo. org …, Jan 1, 1998