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It minimizes the amount of taxes paid overall, which weakens the state.

• deleted 5y ago
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• gmadsen 5y ago
  this is a benefit only international corporations get to enjoy, which gives them an unfair advantage in the market. if your goal is to have a few conglomerates rule the world, then this is a good way to do it. Not sure how that is much different from a powerful "state" though
• ginko 5y ago
  How is weakening the state a good thing?
  • jeofken 5y ago
    State leaders have no incentive to create value, but rather to keep power. Companies must create valuable things people want, or be out of business in a very short time.
    • ginko 5y ago
      State leaders have an incentive to get reelected. Companies are only beholden to their shareholders which represent a tiny fraction of the population.
      • jlokier 5y ago
        Companies are also beholden to their customers. For all its faults, that does result in some good products.