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Steven M. Sheffrin is a Professor of Economics and Affiliated Professor of Law at Tulane University, serving as Director Emeritus of the Murphy Institute. His career includes roles at UC Davis (1976–2008), where he was Dean of Social Sciences, and visiting positions at Nuffield College (Oxford), LSE, Princeton, and Nanyang Technological University. He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT.
His research focuses on tax policy, fiscal systems, and public finance, with specializations in property taxation, tax fairness, and compliance. Notable works include Rational Expectations (Cambridge, 1996), Property Taxes and Tax Revolts: The Legacy of Proposition 13, and Economics: Principles, Applications, and Tools. His articles explore causal fiscal dynamics, tax burden estimation, and the political economy of taxation.
Recent articles emphasize empirical analyses of tax-policy interactions, such as housing markets and budget crises. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy solutions, addressing contemporary challenges in tax systems and fiscal sustainability.
Awards and recognitions include Board membership at the National Tax Association and contributions to policy bodies like the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Tax Policy Analysis. His research continues to explore foundational questions about fairness in taxation.
