Gabriel Zucman

Gabriel Zucman is a professor of economics at the Paris School of Economics, École normale supérieure – PSL, and the University of California, Berkeley. He serves as the founding director of the EU Tax Observatory, focusing on global wealth inequality, tax havens, and fiscal policy design.

Research Interests: Zucman’s work spans public economics, taxation, and global finance. His studies analyze wealth distribution, tax evasion in offshore jurisdictions, and innovative policy solutions like wealth taxes, international information sharing, and windfall taxes during crises (e.g., the Ukraine war). His recent contributions highlight the interplay between tax enforcement and planning, particularly in Latin America and Europe.

Publications & Trends: His research includes empirical analyses of tax policies, such as the French wealth tax, and global estimates on tax haven exploitation. He explores the ethical and practical dimensions of redistribution and climate inequality, often linking taxation to broader themes of social justice and sustainability.