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Diederik Stadig is a junior lecturer in economics and political science at John Stuart Mill College (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and an external PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research focuses on corporate tax reform dynamics in the EU since 1980, with expertise in fiscal policy, political economy, and multi-level governance.
Educational background:
- MSc in Financial Economics (Erasmus University Rotterdam, 2016–2017)
- MSc in Political Economy of Europe (London School of Economics & Political Science, 2017–2018)
Research interests: Explores intersections of tax policy, EU institutional frameworks, and global economic dynamics. Recent work examines the rise and fall of Dutch tax havens, the impact of US-EU tax relations, and equitable taxation principles. Active in analyzing multi-level governance challenges, particularly during crises like the pandemic.
Key contributions: Published on topics including tax haven evolution, pandemic policy coordination, and corporate tax fairness. His 2025 PhD thesis traces the lifecycle of corporate tax havens in the EU. Co-founded the PhD Society PP(E) to support doctoral researchers' professional development.
Awards:
- Best Dissertation in Political Economy of Europe (2018)
Advisory roles: Serves as PhD Representative to John Stuart Mill College's Management Team. Collaborates with dr. Nana de Graaff on academic governance initiatives.
Media engagements: Provided expert commentary on tax avoidance, EU fiscal policies, and pandemic governance in multiple media contributions since 2018.
