Thomas Paster

Thomas Paster is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of Social Sciences and Business, specializing in political science. He contributes to research networks like VELNET and the Marie Curie Alumni Association, while co-chairing the Council for European Studies' Business in Politics and Society network.

• Education: PhD in Political Science (European University Institute, 2009), Diploma in European Integration Studies (Institute for Advanced Studies, 2004)
• Research: Focuses on business-politics relations, corporate taxation, and welfare state evolution using comparative-historical analysis.

Recent research spans transnational corporate tax regulation, inheritance tax abolition, and EU minimum wage policy. His work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and quality education.

• Awards: Erwin Wenzl Award (2010), Outstanding Supervisor Award (2021)
• Teaching: Courses in comparative public policy, European Union politics, and economic sociology at MA/BA levels.