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Chair of Public Economics

Members of the Chair of Public Economics focus on theoretical, empirical and experimental research in areas of public economics, such as corporate taxation, fiscal federalism and the public economics of digitisation. The research strategy involves both normative and political economy analyses. The members of the group organize seminar series, workshops and conferences.

Research

At the Chair of Public Economics we investigate how national governments decide on public spending and taxation policies, how the public sector is organised, and how national governments act in an international setting. In recent years, rapid changes due to globalisation and the emergence of digital technologies have intensified the relevance of these issues. In the light of these developments, the chair focuses on theoretical and empirical research in the areas of:

  • international corporate taxation
  • fiscal federalism
  • the public economics of digitisation

Our research strategy comprises normative as well as political-economy analyses.

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Teaching

In the Spring Semester 2022, the Chair of Public Economics offers two courses:

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