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    Gabriel Zucman

    Gabriel Zucman

    Awards & Honours

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    Gabriel Zucman's work has earned him some of the highest honors in economics. The John Bates Clark Medal, awarded in 2023, places him among the most influential economists of his generation. His research has been cited thousands of times, shaping policy debates at the OECD, the United Nations, and in national governments. He has been invited to testify before the U.S. Congress and the European Parliament, and his findings are regularly featured in major media outlets worldwide. Zucman's impact extends beyond academia into real-world tax reform efforts, making him a rare figure whose work directly influences legislation.

    Gabriel Zucman receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    John Bates Clark Medal

    American Economic Association·2023

    Awarded to the economist under 40 who has made the most significant contribution to economic thought and knowledge.

    Prize for the Best Young Economist in France

    Le Monde and Cercle des économistes·2018

    Recognizes an outstanding French economist under 40.

    Records & Feats

    First to quantify global offshore wealth at scale

    Research Milestone·2013

    Zucman's 2013 paper estimated that 8% of global household financial wealth is held in tax havens, a figure widely cited.

    Identified Ireland as the world's largest corporate tax haven

    Research Milestone·2018

    His 2018 analysis showed Ireland facilitated more profit shifting than any other country.