About
Priit Sander is currently serving as an Associate Professor in Finance at the University of Tartu's School of Economics and Business Administration within the Faculty of Social Sciences. With a career spanning over 25 years at the University of Tartu, he has progressed from Assistant through Lecturer to his current position as Associate Professor, demonstrating consistent academic growth and contribution to the institution.
Education:
- PhD in Economics (2007) from University of Tartu
- Research Master's Degree in Economics (1998) from University of Tartu
- BA in Economics (1995) from University of Tartu
Priit Sander's research focuses primarily on Corporate Finance, Investments, and Taxation Policy, with a particular emphasis on how tax systems influence corporate financing decisions and asset valuation. His work often incorporates empirical analysis of Estonian markets while drawing connections to broader international financial principles. Sander has made significant contributions to understanding real estate valuation practices, distributed profit taxation systems, and the application of financial models in specialized markets.
His 120+ publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining how tax structures impact corporate financial decisions, with recent work expanding into environmental economics and climate change mitigation technologies. Sander's research shows a distinctive blend of theoretical finance models applied to practical Estonian market conditions, often comparing traditional financial theories with actual professional practices in the region.
Awards:
- National Contest of Students' Scientific Papers (1998) - 3rd Prize
Sander has served in various administrative capacities including as an ERASMUS program coordinator (1999-2006) and as a member of the University of Tartu audit committee (2023-present). He has led significant research projects for the Estonian Ministry of Finance, including the Development of the Cost of Equity Estimation Methodology (2023-2024) and analysis of minimum income tax for international companies. His work demonstrates strong connections between academic research and practical policy implementation in Estonia's financial sector.