Publications of the Research Unit Corporate Taxation and Public Finance

  1. Refereed Journal // forthcoming

    Nudging for Tax Compliance: a Meta-Analysis

    Governments increasingly use nudges to improve tax collection. We synthesise the growing literature on nudging experiments using meta-analytical methods. We find that, relative to the baseline where about a…

  2. Refereed Journal // forthcoming

    Information Frictions and Learning Dynamics: Evidence from Tax Bunching in Ecuador

    We examine how taxpayers learn to minimize personal income tax payments in the context of a rapidly formalizing economy with an expanding tax base. Initially, take-up of possible generous tax deductions is low…

  3. Refereed Journal // 2024

    What are the priorities of bureaucrats? Evidence from conjoint experiments with procurement officials

    While effective bureaucracy is crucial for state capacity, its decision-making remains a black box. We elicit preferences of 900+ real-world public procurement officials in Finland and Germany. This is an…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 24-067 // 2024

    The Role of Administrative Capacity for an Effective Implementation of EU Cohesion Policy

    This reflection paper examines the influence of administrative capacity on the absorption and effective use of Cohesion Policy funds. First, it examines the current level of absorption of Cohesion Policy funds…

  5. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 24-060 // 2024

    The Greener, the Better? Evidence From Government Contractors

    Governments can support the green transition through green public procurement. Despite its strategic importance, the impact of this policy on firms remains unclear. Using US data, this paper provides the first…

  6. Refereed Journal // 2024

    What Are the Priorities of Bureaucrats? Evidence from Conjoint Experiments with Procurement Officials

    While effective bureaucracy is crucial for state capacity, its decision-making remains a black box. We elicit preferences of 900+ real-world public procurement officials in Finland and Germany. This is an…

  7. ZEW Monthly // 2024

    08/2024 — Taxation

    Taxes are a central element of economic policy and significantly impact a country’s competitiveness. In the face of global changes such as increasing digitalisation, climate change, and an ageing population, tax…