Dr. Eleanor Wilking

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eleanor Wilking studies the intersection of tax policy and employment law through the lens of law and economics. Her research interests include tax administration, specifically in regards to individual income and consumption tax structuring, distribution, and compliance. Currently, her research focuses on the issues of tax compliance raised by the proliferation of digital platform firms and the accompanying changes in self-employment earnings for independent contractors. She received her J.D. from the University of Michigan in 2015 and her Ph.D. in Economics in 2018. Before joining the faculty in 2020 as an Associate Professor, Eleanor was an Acting Assistant Professor of Tax at NYU Law.

Research Interests

Courses

6441 Federal Income Taxation 7765 Tax Policy

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture