Dr. Andy Summers

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Andy Summers is an Associate Professor in Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research primarily focuses on evaluation design in tax policies, especially those affecting top earners and high net wealth individuals (HNWIs). He combines his technical expertise in tax law with quantitative methods and data science, collaborating with economists and social scientists. As the Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax), he is dedicated to enhancing public understanding of taxation and aiding in the design of a better tax system. Dr. Summers teaches masters-level courses on taxation and conducts extensive research on the evaluation design of tax policies using diverse disciplinary perspectives, including economics, philosophy, political science, and law. He has a particular interest in examining UK tax systems for the wealthy and evaluating capital tax reform options. Furthermore, he has contributed to multiple notable publications in law and taxation and serves on various committees linked to taxation and public finance.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-09-01 — Present

London School of Economics • London

Teaching and researching in the field of tax law and policy.

College Lecturer

2011-09-01 — 2014-06-30

Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford • Oxford

Involved in lecturing and academic research.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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