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Hal Weitzman

    Hal Weitzman è un giornalista esperto il cui ampio reportage per il Financial Times ha fornito profonde intuizioni sui paesaggi economici e sociali. Il suo lavoro spesso approfondisce le complessità delle economie regionali e le storie umane che stanno dietro di esse. La capacità di Weitzman di navigare in diversi terreni culturali e politici, dalle Ande al Midwest americano, si traduce in narrazioni sfumate e autorevoli che illuminano i suoi soggetti.

    What's the Matter with Delaware?
    • 2022

      Delaware, often seen as the epitome of blandness and humorously referenced in pop culture, is actually a central hub for corporate America and a haven for financial misconduct. Despite its unassuming reputation, Delaware has become a conduit for diverting public funds from the nation's poorest citizens while facilitating the activities of criminals and dictators worldwide. Legal experts and financial journalists recognize that Delaware's business-friendly environment allows for rampant tax evasion and money laundering, yet no comprehensive account has been published until now. Investigative journalist Hal Weitzman uncovers how Delaware's "loophole" enables major corporations like Home Depot and Walmart to evade state taxes, impacting the states where they operate. He also reveals how Delaware’s lax incorporation laws allow businesses to be established without disclosing ownership, leading to a troubling overlap between legitimate companies and notorious figures in crime and corruption. By combining public data, interviews, and investigative research, Weitzman aims to expose this systemic issue, highlighting the hypocrisy of U.S. lawmakers who condemn foreign tax havens while overlooking Delaware’s practices. This book seeks to raise awareness and potentially drive legislative change, affecting how both legitimate and illicit businesses operate in the U.S.

      What's the Matter with Delaware?