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The EdgarStat Blog explores issues in transfer pricing and application of the transactional net margin method (TNMM or CPM in the US) and other enterprise profit-based methods. Blog writings reflect the position of the authors and are not the opinion of EdgarStat.

GDP Growth by Debt Acceleration
July 07, 2025 by Ednaldo Silva

This blog presents a basic analytical framework for understanding the relationship between GDP growth and public debt commitments. The Harrod-Domar principle, which posits that increased gross private domestic fixed non-residential investment drives GDP growth, does not apply to the recent GDP growth of many countries.

Topics: United States Europe

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McDonald's France Intercompany Royalty: CUT v. CPM on Steroids
March 22, 2023 by Harold McClure

A 2008 restructuring transferred the European rights to the McDonald’s intangibles to McD Europe Franchising Sàrl, a Luxembourg-resident subsidiary with branches in both Switzerland and the U.S. While this migration of intangible assets created substantial controversy in Europe, the real transfer pricing concern would be an IRS issue and not an issue for the French Tax Authority (FTA) if the royalty rate remained at 5%.

Topics: Intangibles Best Method Royalty Rates Tax Controversy Europe TNMM/CPM

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Intercompany Financing: Engie State Aid Case and Perrigo’s Battle with the IRS
May 31, 2021 by Harold McClure

Harold McClure explores intercompany financing issues through the lens of a recent case before the EU General Court and an upcoming battle between Perrigo and the IRS.

Topics: Interest Rates United States Intercompany Financing Europe

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