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Sebastian Köhne is Professor of Public Finance at Kiel University's Department of Economics and CESifo affiliate. Previously faculty at Stockholm and Uppsala Universities, he holds a PhD in Economics from Mannheim University.
- Education: PhD in Economics, University of Mannheim
His research focuses on public economics and optimal taxation theory, with publications in Journal of Public Economics, Journal of Economic Theory, and International Economic Review. Key areas include consumption/durable goods taxation, tax deduction reforms, and asset-tested social insurance.
Recent work (2022-2024) analyzes German debt brake sustainability, life expectancy inequality perceptions, and Pareto-improving tax reforms. His research combines theoretical rigor with policy applications for European tax systems.
As Head of Chair, he leads a research team including Dr. Lasse J. Jessen and Julia Francesca Engel, supervises theses, and teaches public economics and microeconomics courses.
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