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National Tax Association @natltax.bsky.social · 4d

View the Full Program available online! We have over 100+ concurrent sessions offered throughout the day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (morning), and two keynote addresses you don’t want to miss...

View the the online program here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gpzYNPUh
Register 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehFiaBMB

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · 8d

Invitation to submit public economics papers to the CESifo Area Conference in Munich 👇

Please also note:
The joint CESifo and IIPF Richard Musgrave Lecture 2026, to be delivered by Nathaniel Hendren, is held in conjuntion with the conference - but can be attended independently.

CESifo @cesifo.org · 9d

📣 We invite submissions to the 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗶𝗳𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Papers may deal with any topic in public economics, with a preference to complete papers.

Organizer: 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀 𝗧. 𝗞𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 (Copenhagen)
Keynote: 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗿𝗼𝗱 (University of Michigan)

ℹ️ www.ifo.de/en/cesifo/ev...

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 14d

The 7th World Bank / @odi.global / IFS Public Finance Conference starts tomorrow, with keynotes from LSE's Tim Besley and Norwegian University of Life Sciences' Annette Alstadsaeter.

🖥️ Find out more and join the livestreams here: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

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CESifo @cesifo.org · 19d

We are glad to announce that the 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 has been awarded to Nathaniel Hendren (MIT) by #CESifo and @iipf.bsky.social. He will deliver the 18th CESifo and IIPF Richard Musgrave Lecture on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 in Munich.
ℹ️ www.ifo.de/en/cesifo/ri...

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 27d

We're now just two weeks away from the 7th @WorldBank / @ODI_Global / IFS Public Finance Conference, this year hosted in London.

➡️ Find out more about the conference and register to join online here: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · 27d

News on IIPF Board of Management composition:
The IIPF members elected Naomi Feldman member of the Board (for Dirk Schindler whose 2nd term ended), plus some re-elections.
Board overview at 👉www.iipf.org/mngmnt.htm .
Thanks to all who serve and contribute to our activities!

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Journal of Economics and Statistics @jeconstat.bsky.social · 27d

Call for papers for a special issue on "Fiscal Rules and Institutions". Guest Editors: Thiess Büttner, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, and Friedrich Heinemann, ZEW and University of Heidelberg. Submission of full papers before Oct. 31, 2025. www.degruyter.com/publication/...

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Sep 5

Look at this NTA post! 👇

Forthcoming NTJ issue with
papers that celebrate Joel Slemrod’s contributions to the study of tax policy.

Register for the webinar (24 Sept) with some of the IIPF's most prominent scholars: IIPF President Jim Hines, his predecessor @wwwojtekk.bsky.social and many others.

National Tax Association @natltax.bsky.social · Sep 3

Everyone loves a tax refund. This refund consists of 5 scintillating published papers on tax topics related to Joel Slemrod’s research. There will be a webinar to discuss these papers, and all that they imply.

Register here 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/detnwgqgwv

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our #IIPF2025 congress in Nairobi now over, IIPF President James Hines and scientific committee chairs @fgerard.bsky.social @shafikhebous.bsky.social are happy to introduce two award winners:

2/2: 2025 IIPF Peggy+Richard Musgrave Prize winner @cmtneztt.bsky.social + co-authors.
Congratulations!

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our #IIPF2025 congress in Nairobi now being over, IIPF President James Hines and scientific committee chairs @fgerard.bsky.social @shafikhebous.bsky.social are happy to introduce two award winners:

1/2: 2025 IIPF Young Economists Award went to
Laura Montenbruck (Stockholm Uni).

Congratulations!

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 22

How quickly three congress days go by!
We close our #IIPF2025 congress with a keynote given by
@oyebolaoo.bsky.social (World Bank) on "Expanding the Frontier of Taxation: Technology, Transparency and Trust". Chair of plenary @dinapomeranz.bsky.social

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Olle Hammar @ollehammar.bsky.social · Aug 21

Having a good time at the @iipf.bsky.social Annual Congress in Nairobi! 🇰🇪

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 21

Here is another plenary session at #IIPF2025 at USIU Nairobi:
Niels Johannesen (Oxford University Centre for Business Taxation) gives a keynote lecture on "Tax enforcement with imperfect information"

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 20

Now on stage: Rema Hanna (Harvard Kennedy School) on "Strenghening State Capacity Through Research Engagements".
Her keynote ends our first congress day - with two keynotes, one panel discussion and 30 paper sessions.

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 20

First of four keynotes at #IIPF2025 in Nairobi, Kenya:
Ravi Kanbur (Cornell University)

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 20

Our 81st annual congress took off! 🚀
Welcome 300 participants at USIU in Nairobi, Kenya! Introductions by IIPF President Jim Hines, Scientific Chairs
@fgerard.bsky.social @shafikhebous.bsky.social, Local Organizers Amos Njuguna (USIU/NIERA) and @DinaPomeranz. Thanks for making this event happen!

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Dina Pomeranz @dinapomeranz.bsky.social · Aug 20

Excited that this year's @iipf.bsky.social congress in Nairobi at USIU is now starting!

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Jacob Bastian @jacobbastian.bsky.social · Aug 20

It’s August which means another @iipf.bsky.social conference. We’re in Nairobi Kenya. Would be a shame to come all the way here and not explore East Africa a bit ;)

I am presenting a few papers, including a brand new project on tax credits in Puerto Rico

Reach out and say hello if you are here!

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Aug 1

Just released: great program for the upcoming #IIPF2025 congress at USIU in Nairobi, Kenya: keynotes, panel discussions, mentoring, >60 sessions... not to forget social program! 🤩
Details at www.conftool.pro/iipf2025/sessions.php
Registration still possible until August 2. See you there!
#EconSky

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National Tax Association @natltax.bsky.social · Jun 11

Poliymakers around the world are tasked with creating efficient and fair tax systems. The assignment is far from simple, and developing countries face several unique challenges.

Join the discussion on July 15: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Jun 13

81st Annual Congress of the IIPF ahead:

Public Finance scholars, academics and practitioners are invited to attend - hurry up to be an "early bird"!

Further info about #IIPF2025 at www.usiu.ac.ke/iipf

#EconSky #EconConf

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IEB @fundacioieb.bsky.social · May 13

Workshop on the Economics of Taxation, jointly organised by the IEB & @taxobservatory.bsky.social

🗣️ Keynote speakers: @dinapomeranz.bsky.social & Youssef Benzarti
📅 June 3-4, 2025
📍 @ubeconomics.bsky.social

No registration fee ➡️ https://f.mtr.cool/tjbvktfrdq

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Bas Jacobs @basjacobs.bsky.social · Apr 18

4th Tinbergen Institute Public Economics Workshop - Speakers: Felix Bierbrauer, Nadine Riedel, Jacob Boerma and Emanuel Hanssen - Follow link for program, papers/presentations and registration: www.linkedin.com/posts/tinber...

#tinbergeninstitute #workshop #publiceconomics | Tinbergen Institute

Registrations open for the 4th Tinbergen Institute Public Economics Workshop, taking place on May 21, 2025! This is the fourth of a biannual workshop series that brings together leading scholars in P...

www.linkedin.com

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IIPF - International Institute of Public Finance @iipf.bsky.social · Apr 24

Congratulations to @s-stantcheva.bsky.social on this award!
🎖️

IIPF and @cesifo.org, represented by Nadine Riedel and @clemensfuest.bsky.social, have had the honor to host her as the Richard Musgrave Visiting Professor 2022. She gave a fantastic lecture.

AEA Information @aeainformation.bsky.social · Apr 22

Congratulations to Stefanie Stantcheva (@s-stantcheva.bsky.social) of @harvard.edu, winner of the 2025 John Bates Clark Medal! #econsky www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/ho...

Stefanie Stantcheva, Clark Medalist 2025

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · Apr 16

📗 Call for papers!

The 7th World Bank/ODI Global/IFS Public Finance Conference this September is now inviting paper submissions on Public Finance & Development.

Keynote speakers: Tim Besley & Annette Alstadsæter

📅 Deadline: 15 May

Find out more: www.worldbank.org/en/events/20...

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