While politically attractive in order to generate tax revenues, the effects of a financial transaction tax (FTT) are scientifically disputed, not the least because seemingly small details of its implementation may matter a lot. In this paper, we provide experimental evidence on the different...

The study aims to assess the distributional effects of taxing financial transactions including a focus on gender. It specifically investigates the impact of the low interest rate environment on tax revenues and distribution. The first part of the study is explorative, aiming to develop a concept...

We analyze the impact of the French 2012 financial transaction tax (FTT) on trading volumes, stock prices, stock liquidity and volatility. We extend the empirical research by the identification of FTT announcement and short-run treatment effects, which may distort difference-in-differences...

Diese Dissertation besteht aus vier Aufsätzen zur Regulierung und Besteuerung von Banken sowie zur Verflechtung von Bankrisiken und Staatsschulden. Die jüngste Finanzkrise und die andauernden Schuldenkrisen in der Eurozone machen dieses Themengebiet besonders aktuell und führen derzeit zu...