Arndt Weinrich

Arndt Weinrich is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Accounting at the Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University, a position he has held since 2024. He earned his doctoral degree from Paderborn University, Germany, and spent an academic year as a visitor in the PhD program at Chicago Booth. His research lies at the intersection of accounting and taxation, with a strong empirical focus on how information is generated, distributed, received, and processed by economic agents.

Research Interests: Dr. Weinrich’s work centers on information perspectives in accounting and taxation. He investigates how tax reforms, financial disclosures, and corporate actions affect individuals, firms, and markets. His research spans topics such as tax knowledge diffusion, accounting fraud, and the real effects of tax policy changes. He employs empirical methods to analyze large datasets and uncover behavioral and economic patterns.

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications and working papers focus on the economic consequences of tax reforms—including the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act—and their spillover effects on consumer finance and international tax policy. He also explores transparency mechanisms like public Country-by-Country Reporting and the role of strategic alliances in spreading tax knowledge. His research combines institutional detail with rigorous econometric analysis.

• Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: There is no information available on students advised or grants received. However, he is involved in the EU/EUROSTAT Research Project Proposal 83/2023-CIS, which was approved, indicating active grant-related research activity.

Labs and Research Teams: Dr. Weinrich is affiliated with the TRR 266 Accounting for Transparency research center and has collaborated with the Kilts Center at Chicago Booth Marketing Data Center. These affiliations support his empirical work with access to rich datasets and interdisciplinary collaboration.