There is debate whether repatriation of capital would in fact stimulate the economy or even create jobs.

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Dubai's attractions are many: In addition to glitzy shopping malls, it boasts so-called "free zones, " which allow for 100% foreign ownership, 100% repatriation of capital and profits, exemption from corporate tax and no import duties.

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The former president of the SEIU, Andrew Stern, has called for the repatriation of over a trillion dollars of capital by a (temporary) repatriation tax rate of 5.25% (from 35%).

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Corporate tax rates should be lower, tax rates on profits earned outside the U.S. should promote repatriation of much of that money, capital gains taxes should remain low or lowered even more, subsidies and loopholes that no longer make sense or are unfair need to be eliminated, and the list goes on.

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What would really grab the attention of foreign investors and local companies would be China's granting full convertibility on capital accounts, allowing free-flowing investment and repatriation of profits.

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However, we are concerned with extreme situations where capital repatriation from the region to Madrid is critical for the survival of the banks.

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