Francis Bloch

Francis Bloch is a Professor of Economics at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne and the Paris School of Economics. His research focuses on coalition theory, network theory, and their applications to Industrial Organization, Public Economics, and Development Economics. Currently, his work addresses pressing issues in the taxation of digital platforms.

Research Interests: Bloch's scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks in coalition and network formation with real-world policy challenges, particularly in tax regulation for digital economies. His recent projects analyze profit-splitting rules and corporate taxation in the EU, informed by collaborations with governmental think tanks like France Strategie.

Publications Trends: Recent works emphasize regulatory strategies for multinational digital platforms, intersecting public economics and industrial organization. A recurring theme involves modeling tax policies for global digital firms, reflecting his expertise in networked economic systems.

• Fellow of the Game Theory Society
• Fellow of the Society for Advancement of Economic Theory

Projects & Roles: Led France Strategie's research team on digital platform taxation and served as a resident fellow at the European Commission's TAXUD directorate, shaping EU corporate income tax reforms.