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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 14h

Danke Matthias!

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Department of Economics @Universität Zürich 🇨🇭 @econ.uzh.ch · 1d

We are thrilled to welcome Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee as the new Lemann Foundation Professors to our department, beginning in the summer of 2026.

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Department of Economics @Universität Zürich 🇨🇭 @econ.uzh.ch · 1d

A "coup" we are very excited and proud about! 🙂

Ein Coup für die Uni Zürich: Zwei Nobelpreisträger bauen ein eigenes Zentrum auf

Abhijit Banerjee und Esther Duflo sorgen mit Experimenten dafür, dass Entwicklungsökonomie auch in der Praxis funktioniert. Dank einer Spende der Lemann Foundation bauen sie in Zürich ein Zentrum für ...

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

We will continue to work hard on attracting outstanding economists from around the world to Zurich, including from the U.S., and on raising the resources needed to support them—especially during the current, special times in the international higher education landscape.

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

I am proud of all the new colleagues we have been able to attract to our UZH Department of Economics over the last few years, and I am thrilled that Esther and Abhijit have now chosen us as their new academic home--it marks a true quantum leap for @econ.uzh.ch and beyond!

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

This transformational hire has been made possible through a CHF 26 million (USD 32 million) donation from the Lemann Foundation, and we are deeply grateful for this generous support.

You can read the official University of Zurich announcement here:

www.news.uzh.ch/en/articles/...

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Nobel Laureates Duflo and Banerjee to Join UZH

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

They have supported our department for many years as members of the @ubscenter.uzh.ch advisory board.

At the University of Zurich, Esther and Abhijit will co-lead the newly established Lemann Center for Development, Education, and Public Policy.

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

Beyond their groundbreaking research, they are equally known for their exceptional commitment to student and faculty mentoring and to institution building—something I had the privilege to experience firsthand as a student at MIT.

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

As pioneers in development economics, they have profoundly shaped the field through their experimental and evidence-based approach to understanding poverty, inequality, and policy effectiveness, recognized by the Nobel Prize in 2019.

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 1d

I am delighted to share that Nobel laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee will join our Department of Economics @econ.uzh.ch at the University of Zurich on July 1, 2026, as Lemann Foundation Professors of Economics.

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Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute @hellerhurwicz.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to all who made the 2025 Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute Fall Roundtable a success. If you missed it, you can still catch the discussion about the evidence on wealth taxation and the impact of potential policy reforms through the link below:

cla.umn.edu/heller-hurwi...

2025 HHEI Fall Roundtable Featured a Discussion on Wealth Taxation with Professor Florian Scheuer

The HHEI Fall Roundtable featured a discussion on wealth taxation with leading experts, HHEI Director Professor Kjetil Storesletten and Professor Florian Scheuer from the University of Zurich.

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Department of Economics @Universität Zürich 🇨🇭 @econ.uzh.ch · 5d

It was a great pleasure to see so many of you at our annual Master Students' Welcome Apéro, organized by ECON Alumni UZH and Econclub. 😀
With a welcome speech by @florianscheuer.bsky.social, Head of our department.

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Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute @hellerhurwicz.bsky.social · 19d

Happening this Thursday: Join us at the HHEI Fall Roundtable where we will explore the potential benefits and challenges of wealth taxes, and recent lessons from experiences in Norway and Switzerland.

Register: cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

HHEI's 2025 Fall Roundtable Event

Should we tax wealth? Join HHEI's Fall 2025 Roundtable to hear leading experts tackle one of today's most controversial economic policy debates. Register today.

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Heller-Hurwicz Economics Institute @hellerhurwicz.bsky.social · Sep 8

Can taxing wealth help raise much-needed revenue for strained government budgets and lessen income inequality?

Join us to explore the potential benefits and challenges of wealth taxes, including recent experiences in Norway and Switzerland.

Learn more: cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 26d

Features
- Florian Scheuer, UBS Professor of Econ of Institutions at U Zurich

- Kjetil Storesletten, Director @hellerhurwicz.bsky.social & the Richard & Beverly Fink Prof of Econ at U Minnesota

Moderator: MPR News & Marketplace host Chris Farrell
#EconSky #PolicySky
cla.umn.edu/economics/ne...

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 16d

Very happy to be at the University of Minnesota today and looking forward to this event!

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Join us at the HHEI Fall Roundtable where we will explore the potential benefits and challenges of wealth taxes, and recent lessons from experiences in Norway and Switzerland.

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 17d

Inspiring keynote on “What Undermines Democracy” yesterday by Nobel Laureate Jim Robinson of the University of Chicago at our Annual Research Night! @econ.uzh.ch

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Economics. For Society. @ubscenter.uzh.ch · 25d

@florianscheuer.bsky.social, Wirtschaftsprofessor an der @econ.uzh.ch, formuliert es so: «Der Eigenmietwert trägt dazu bei, dass man nicht aus steuerlichen Gründen ein Haus kauft. Andernfalls wäre das ökonomisch ineffizient.»

via @tagesanzeiger.bsky.social www.tagesanzeiger.ch/eigenmietwer...

Geboren 1934 – beerdigt 2025?: Die strittige Geschichte des Eigenmietwerts

Wie die Steuer auf selbstbewohntes Wohneigentum von einem kaum beachteten Detail zum Hassobjekt einer ganzen Bevölkerungsschicht wurde.

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Department of Economics @Universität Zürich 🇨🇭 @econ.uzh.ch · 26d

🇨🇭Die nächste Volksabstimmung steht an. Unter anderem wird über die Liegenschaftssteuern auf Zweitliegenschaften entschieden. @florianscheuer.bsky.social im Interview mit dem @tagesanzeiger.bsky.social

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Geboren 1934 – beerdigt 2025?: Die strittige Geschichte des Eigenmietwerts

Wie die Steuer auf selbstbewohntes Wohneigentum von einem kaum beachteten Detail zum Hassobjekt einer ganzen Bevölkerungsschicht wurde.

www.tagesanzeiger.ch

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 27d

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Geboren 1934 – beerdigt 2025?: Die strittige Geschichte des Eigenmietwerts

Wie die Steuer auf selbstbewohntes Wohneigentum von einem kaum beachteten Detail zum Hassobjekt einer ganzen Bevölkerungsschicht wurde.

www.tagesanzeiger.ch

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Steve Cicala @stevecicala.bsky.social · Sep 3

Some professional news:

Zurich’s ascent over the past ~10 years has been incredible. They show what can be accomplished when good institutions and resources meet.

I’m incredibly excited and honored to participate in UZH’s continued success!

Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · Sep 1

More great news from @econ.uzh.ch: I'm thrilled to share that @stevecicala.bsky.social will join our department next year as the Vontobel Foundation Professor of Sustainable Economics.

A shout-out to the Vontobel Foundation for endowing his chair, which made this all possible!

www.stevecicala.com

Steve Cicala

www.stevecicala.com

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · Sep 1

More great news from @econ.uzh.ch: I'm thrilled to share that @stevecicala.bsky.social will join our department next year as the Vontobel Foundation Professor of Sustainable Economics.

A shout-out to the Vontobel Foundation for endowing his chair, which made this all possible!

www.stevecicala.com

Steve Cicala

www.stevecicala.com

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · Sep 1

Martina is Assistant Professor of Econometrics in the Digital Age, supported by UZH's Digital Society Initiative. Carmen is Assistant Professor of the Economics of Child and Youth Development, endowed by the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development at UZH. Welcome on board!

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · Sep 1

A warm welcome to our new junior faculty colleagues Martina Pons and @carmenvillaecon.bsky.social who join us at @econ.uzh.ch today!

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Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · Aug 30

Congrats Nicola!

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