Dr. Michael Knoll

Professor

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Biography

Michael Knoll is the Theodore K. Warner Professor of Law and Professor of Real Estate at Penn Carey Law and Co-Director of the Center for Tax Law and Policy. He is a thoughtful commentator on how income tax laws affect business investment decisions and a creative proponent for laws that are redesigned to better serve economic needs. His recent research focuses on the application of financial principles to questions of international tax policy, particularly the relationship between taxation and competitiveness. Professor Knoll's recent work includes writings on sovereign wealth funds, private equity, international tax arbitrage, and the impact of corporate income tax on the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1984-01-01 — Present

Penn Carey Law • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and research in law and economics, focusing particularly on tax law.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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