Max Löffler

Max Löffler is an Assistant Professor at Maastricht University's Department of Microeconomics and Public Economics within the School of Business and Economics. He holds dual affiliations with Maastricht University and the University of Cologne, where he participates in the ERC HIPPO project. His academic network includes CESifo, ECONtribute, IZA, and ZEW research institutions.

His research focuses on public and urban economics, particularly taxation effects, inequality dynamics, housing markets, and climate change economics. Löffler employs advanced econometric methods to analyze fiscal policies, labor supply responses, and the socioeconomic impacts of events like natural disasters. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy applications, often involving large-scale microdata analysis.

His publication record shows strong emphasis on tax policy (corporate, property, local), inequality measurement, and climate vulnerability. Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on housing markets and climate economics, while maintaining core expertise in fiscal policy analysis. Key methodological approaches include quasi-experimental designs, structural modeling, and microsimulation techniques.

• Veni grant 'Housing Markets and Inequality' (NWO)
• Dutch Ministry Starter Grant (2025)
• University Teaching Qualification (BKO, 2024)
• ERC Starting Grant HIPPO project member
• Junior Start-Up Grant 'Housing Booms and Segregation'

Löffler actively supervises PhD students as co-promoter and oversees numerous bachelor/master theses annually. His research is supported by multiple competitive grants including NWO Veni and Dutch Ministry funding. He contributes to policy consulting through ZEW and IZA, with reports available via Maastricht University's research portal. Current projects examine housing inequality, climate vulnerability, and fiscal consolidation effects.

He leads research teams within the Department of Microeconomics and Public Economics and collaborates extensively with German research institutions. The Veni-funded project on housing markets represents his primary current research thrust, while ongoing work with the HIPPO team explores broader urban economic dynamics.