Kai A. Konrad

Prof. Kai A. Konrad is Director of the Department of Public Economics at the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance since 2011. He holds honorary professorships at Freie Universität Berlin and Ludwig Maximilians University Munich. His research focuses on public economics, tax systems, conflict analysis, and strategic behavior in political and economic contexts. Key roles include leadership in major research projects like the 'Future of Fiscal Federalism in Germany and Europe.'

Education includes a PhD (1990) and habilitation (1993) from Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich. He has held professorial positions at institutions such as the Free University of Berlin and University of Bergen. Awards include honorary doctorates (Dr. h.c.) and recognition for contributions to economics and policy.

His work spans over 200 publications, addressing topics like tax competition, climate policy, and strategic trade. Recent research emphasizes global tax coordination, paternalism in governance, and conflict dynamics. Konrad advises governments and contributes to policy debates on fiscal sustainability and energy transitions.