Publications of the Research Unit Corporate Taxation and Public Finance

  1. Refereed Journal // forthcoming

    Political Consequences of Consumer Debt Relief

    Many democracies operate consumer debt relief programs. These are often implemented or adjusted during the election cycle, but their political effects are not well-understood. We investigate if debt relief can…

  2. #ZEWPodcast // 2026

    How Sustainable is the Federal Budget?

    Current investments in the future are primarily funded through temporary special funds rather than drawing from the core budget. Consequently, there is a high risk of insufficient resources being available in…

  3. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 26-028 // 2026

    Impact of the Global Minimum Tax on Domestic Tax Legislation

    This paper examines how jurisdictions have responded to the introduction of the OECD Pillar Two framework and analyses the implications of these developments for international tax competition. Using a…

  4. ZEW Discussion Paper No. 26-027 // 2026

    More Is Not Always Better: An Economic Assessment of the EU's Anti-Avoidance Tax Framework

    Over the past decade, the European Union has built a comprehensive supranational framework to combat corporate tax avoidance. This article provides the first integrated assessment of the EU's post-2015…