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Prof. Maarten Allers is a Professor of Economics of Sub-National Government at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business. He leads the Centre for Research on Local Government Economics (COELO), an independent research institute focusing on local governance and fiscal federalism. His expertise spans public finance, local democracy, and political economy.
Education:
- PhD in Economics: University of Groningen (1994), Thesis: Administrative and Compliance Costs of Taxation and Public Transfers in the Netherlands
- MSc Economics: University of Groningen (1989)
Research Interests: Prof. Allers specializes in fiscal federalism, local government finance, and the political economy of taxation. His work addresses issues like municipal fiscal sustainability, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and the impact of democratic accountability on local tax policies. Recent projects include analyses of housing taxation reforms and decentralization policy frameworks.
Key Contributions: His research informs Dutch and European policymakers through applied studies on topics such as municipal debt management, fiscal equalization mechanisms, and the design of sub-national tax systems. He frequently engages with media and government bodies as an expert on local governance challenges.
Teaching and Leadership: Directs COELO's research agenda while teaching Public Finance at the undergraduate level. Supervises student theses and previously taught courses on public choice theory and Dutch public finance.
