Corine Hoeben

Dr. Corine Hoeben is a Researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen, affiliated with COELO (Centre for Research on Local Government Economics). She holds a PhD in rural development sociology from Groningen University and a policy analyst certification from WRR/NSOB. Her primary role involves coordinating the Atlas van de Lokale Lasten publication and conducting research on municipal fiscal policies, water management financing, and local taxation systems.

• Education:
  • Rural Development Sociology (Wageningen University)
  • PhD in Local Exchange Systems & Community Formation (University of Groningen)
  • Certificate in Policy Analysis (WRR/NSOB, The Hague)

Her research focuses on the financial aspects of water management, municipal fiscal sustainability, and policy analysis related to local taxation systems. She has extensive experience collaborating with government ministries and local governments, producing reports on property tax reforms, municipal budgeting strategies, and fiscal policy design.

Her recent work includes analyzing tax exemption removal impacts, evaluating land taxation models, and benchmarking municipal fiscal health through the annual Atlas van de Lokale Lasten project.

• Key Contributions:
  • Lead researcher for COELO's flagship Atlas van de Lokale Lasten series
  • Expert on municipal fiscal policy and water resource financing
  • Advisor to government agencies on taxation and local governance issues

Corine is frequently cited in media discussions about property tax increases, municipal budget challenges, and water management funding strategies, demonstrating the practical relevance of her academic work.