Allers, Prof. Maarten

Maarten Allers is Professor of Economics of Sub-National Governments, focusing mainly on public finance, economics of decentral governments (municipalities, provinces, water boards), financial relationships, local taxes and political economics. In addition, Allers is director of COELO, the University of Groningen Centre for Research on Local Government Economics. COELO is an independent research institute that has its own research programme as well as conducting contract research. Clients include municipalities, provinces, ministries and businesses. COELO regularly publishes thought-provoking studies on municipal finance and taxes.

Previously in the news

• Five questions about civil service cutbacks: 'If you want to lose weight, you should not cut of your arm' (in Dutch)
• 'Clientelism': Frisian opposition angry about financial plans
• Left-wing voting or right-wing voting: Dutch local taxes don’t change (10 March '22)

Contact and further information

• See profile page
• COELO
• Allers on Me Judice

Publications