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Debates on corporate taxation hinge crucially on how firms respond to changing tax incentives. This column uses administrative tax data from 16 countries and a unified empirical framework to estimate corporate taxable income elasticities. It shows that the responsiveness of corporate taxable income varies widely across economies, and there are large differences in efficiency costs of corporate taxation as well. The differences are linked to tax system design, firm characteristics, and economic fundamentals. The results imply that identical tax reforms can produce very different revenue and efficiency outcomes.

The position comes after years of excellence in scholarship and service to the preeminent group for accounting academics.

New research finds that businesses respond to tax incentives in ways that vary widely depending on a country's tax system and economic structure.

“I came to Northeastern planning to study finance, but my first accounting class quickly showed me that's where I really belonged. The logical structure and satisfaction of getting a clear, definitive answer clicked with me right away.” – Luca Capeci, MS in Accounting'25

“One of the things I've appreciated most about the program is how it integrates technology into coursework. With my workplace starting to adopt AI tools, learning about these concepts in class has given me the skills and confidence to navigate technological change effectively.” – Jacqueline (Jackie) Scherer, MBA'28

“And it's not just theory. The classes are really hands-on. In my Auditing in a Big Data Environment course, we focused on work paper documentation and how to use current tech platforms, which helped prepare me for my corporate residency. These skills are especially valuable as technology transforms audit every day.” – Lucy Ross, MS in Accounting'25

D'Amore-McKim professors have been recognized in Research.com's latest rankings across several disciplines, including Business and Management. This recognition highlights their significant contributions to advancing academic knowledge and shaping real-world business practices.

This 53-person cohort brings a wide range of academic backgrounds—from business and economics to the arts and sciences—preparing them to lead with both depth and versatility.

Stanford researchers recently updated their databases of the top 2% of research citations for the sixth time. It includes career citations and citations in 2022.