Occupation Author Nationality British | Name Nicholas Shaxson Role Author | |
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Notable works Poisoned Wells, Treasure Islands Books Treasure Islands: Tax Havens and the Men who Stole the World, Poisoned wells | ||
Nicholas Shaxson - Interview from The Spider's Web Documentary
Nicholas Shaxson (born 1966) is a British author, journalist and investigator. He is best known for his investigative books Poisoned Wells (2007) and Treasure Islands (2011). He has worked as a part-time writer and researcher for the Tax Justice Network, an expert-led group focused on the harmful impacts of tax avoidance, tax competition and tax havens.
Contents
- Nicholas Shaxson Interview from The Spiders Web Documentary
- Nicholas shaxson treasure islands uncovering the damage of offshore banking tax havens 1 of 2
- Biography
- Awards and honors
- References
Nicholas shaxson treasure islands uncovering the damage of offshore banking tax havens 1 of 2
Biography
Shaxson was born in Malawi and educated in Britain. He has lived at various times in India, Brazil, England, Lesotho, Spain, Angola, South Africa, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Since 1993 he has written on global business and politics for Vanity Fair, Financial Times, Reuters, the Economist and its sister publication the Economist Intelligence Unit, International Affairs, Foreign Affairs, American Interest, the BBC, Africa Confidential, African Energy, and others.
Shaxson currently lives with his partner and their two children in Berlin.