Alfons J. Weichenrieder

Prof. Dr. Alfons J. Weichenrieder is a Professor of Economics and Public Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt. His research focuses on international corporate taxation, fiscal federalism, public debt, redistribution policies, and tax morality. He serves on multiple advisory boards including the German Ministry of Finance and Leibniz ScienceCampus MaTax. As Managing Editor of FinanzArchiv, he contributes to public finance analysis.

• Education: Habilitation (2001) and Ph.D. (1995) from University of Munich
• Research Themes: Tax havens, EU fiscal policy, corporate tax incentives, environmental FDI interactions

His recent work explores pro-rich inflation dynamics, green dividend mechanisms, and taxation-induced capital distortions. Collaborative projects span institutions like Oxford University, Norwegian School of Economics, and Deutsche Bundesbank.

Scientific Recognition

• Top-100 German researcher in economics & finance (RESEARCH.COM, 2025)
• International Research Fellow, Oxford CBT
• CESifo Research Fellow
• Member, Norwegian Center for Taxation