Tobin tax video Global finance has become the judge, jury and executioner of the world economy. More than US$ 1.9 trillion dollars changes hands every day in currency markets. This film looks at the mayhem of the markets and the idea of a Tobin tax – a small tax on currency transactions and one of the best ways to control speculation. Named after US economist James Tobin, the Tobin tax has come to symbolise efforts to harness the markets and raise money for fighting poverty. A FILM BY OLIVIER ZUCHUAT.
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