Double tax treaties impact on the region

Regional economist Marla Dukharan says the more than 100-year-old, 3000-strong bilateral double tax treaty network allows for the legal avoidance of taxes by foreign companies in developing countries. According to her, there's a study that shows capacity constraints and imperfect negotiation strategies in developing countries are exploited by capital-exporting states, shielding multinationals from taxation. 3000-strong. Now joining us tonight to discuss these comments from Ms. Dukharan, is Executive Director of the Barbados International Business Association, Carmel Haynes. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre