Alfons J. Weichenrieder

Prof. Dr. Alfons J. Weichenrieder is a Professor of Economics and Public Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt. He also serves as a Guest Professor at Vienna University of Economics and Business and holds roles on the Advisory Board of International Tax and Public Finance and as Managing Editor of FinanzArchiv. His research focuses on public finance, taxation policy, and EU fiscal frameworks. He has collaborated on high-profile reports for the German Ministry of Finance, addressing issues like wealth taxation, fiscal equalization, and EU funding reforms. His academic qualifications include a Habilitation (2001) and a Ph.D. (1995) from the University of Munich. He is a member of prestigious institutions such as the CESifo Research Network and the Oxford University Center for Business Taxation. Recent recognitions include being ranked among the top-100 German researchers in economics and finance by RESEARCH.COM.

Prof. Weichenrieder’s team includes Research Assistants (Farah Tohme, Vivian Grudde, Basil Jan) and Student Assistants (Aytan Hamidova, Moritz Kahl). His alumni include prominent figures like Dr. Hirofumi Takikawa and Dr. Eren Gürer. His work bridges academic research with policy advising, emphasizing fiscal sustainability and institutional reforms. Office hours are Tuesdays 1:00–2:00 PM (appointment required).

• Education:
• Habilitation, University of Munich (2001)
• Dr. oec.publ. (Ph.D. equivalent), University of Munich (1995)
• Diploma in Economics (MA equivalent), University of Munich (1990)
• Professional Activities:
• Guest Professor, Vienna University of Economics and Business
• Scientific Advisory Council member, German Ministry of Finance (since 2008)
• Member, Leibniz ScienceCampus MaTax and Norwegian Center for Taxation

His research outputs include seminal contributions on tax policy, fiscal federalism, and EU taxation. Recent work includes analyzing optimal redistribution mechanisms and debating reforms to EU fiscal frameworks. His articles often appear in top journals and policy reports, shaping both academic discourse and governmental decision-making.