Safe harbours^†

^†This paper was delivered in abbreviated form for a colloquium in geography at the University of Washington, Seattle, on 3 May 1985.

Abstract

Steamship companies, among other commercial enterprises, have sought shelter abroad from high costs, heavy taxes and restrictive regulation. The main focus of this paper is on the ties between these ‘safe harbours’ and the control centres of international commerce.

Notes

^†This paper was delivered in abbreviated form for a colloquium in geography at the University of Washington, Seattle, on 3 May 1985.

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Douglas K. Fleming