OECD urges global coordination on digital taxation to avoid fragmented tech tax policies
Original framing: “OECD chief urges governments not to go it alone on digital taxation” — Financial Times
Economic modeling shows that a fragmented digital tax regime could lead to revenue losses and increased corporate tax avoidance. Scientific analysis supports the need for a coordinated, evidence-based approach to digital taxation.
The push for global coordination on digital taxation is not merely a technical or economic issue but a deeply systemic challenge involving power imbalances, historical inequities, and cultural exclusion.
Indigenous knowledge offers alternative models of reciprocity and shared responsibility, while historical parallels reveal recurring patterns of economic exploitation. Cross-cultural perspectives highlight the limitations of Western-centric approaches and the need for inclusive governance. Scientific and economic modeling supports the urgency of a unified framework, while artistic and spiritual traditions offer holistic visions of justice. Marginalized voices, particularly from the Global South, must be central to shaping this new system. A trickster lens reveals the absurdity of fragmented action and the need for disruptive, inclusive solutions. By integrating these dimensions, we can move toward a more equitable, sustainable, and just global digital tax regime.