VOICED : Italy's tax police attempt to

VOICED : Italy's tax police attempt to

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Business

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the efforts of Rome's tax police in combating tax evasion through a dedicated hotline, which has seen a significant increase in reports over the years. This rise coincides with Mario Monti's tenure as Prime Minister, during which he implemented measures to restore economic confidence. Tax evasion in Italy is a major issue, estimated to account for 20% of GDP. Despite recovering over €12 billion, challenges remain, particularly with offshore tax havens. Both international cooperation and domestic actions, such as raids on businesses, are crucial in addressing this problem.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the trend in the number of calls to the tax police hotline from 2010 to 2012?

The number of calls remained constant.

The number of calls decreased.

The number of calls fluctuated.

The number of calls increased.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Italian Prime Minister associated with efforts to combat tax evasion during the period discussed?

Matteo Renzi

Silvio Berlusconi

Mario Monti

Giuseppe Conte

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Italy's GDP is estimated to be lost to tax evasion?

25%

15%

10%

20%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much revenue did the Italian state manage to recover from tax evasion last year?

€15 billion

€20 billion

€12 billion

€10 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sector was highlighted for having a significant portion of businesses with irregular books?

Restaurants

Hotels

Bed and Breakfasts

Retail Stores