Lucie Gadenne

Lucie Gadenne is a Professor in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary, University of London, and holds roles as Associate Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), co-editor of the Journal of Public Economics, and Research Affiliate at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and International Growth Centre (IGC). Her research bridges public policy in developing countries with environmental questions in the UK, focusing on air pollution impacts and household carbon emissions.

Her work spans taxation systems, social protection mechanisms, and fiscal policy in low-income contexts. Key contributions include analyses of India's GST reforms, in-kind transfer effectiveness, and the equity implications of VAT schemes. She serves on editorial boards for the American Economic Review, Economica, and National Tax Journal, and collaborates with institutions like the Jameel Poverty Action Lab (JPAL).

Recent research highlights include studies on corporate social responsibility spending allocation, supplier networks' tax responsiveness, and the socio-economic effects of air pollution in England. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates empirical methods with policy design to address development challenges.