Dr. Peter Kavelaars

Professor

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Biography

Peter Kavelaars is a Professor of Fiscal Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He has been active in the field since 1996 and has experience both in academia and practice, having served as a director at Deloitte Tax Advisers. His editorial roles include Chief Editor of the Pension Memorandum and the Fiscal Notebook, as well as being an editor for Pensions & Practice. With a strong focus on taxation, Kavelaars has authored and edited several books, contributing significantly to discussions in fiscal policy and law. His academic background is complemented by practical experiences as a government tax inspector and adviser in international tax treaty policy. Kavelaars continues to engage with contemporary fiscal issues through media appearances and public commentary, providing insights into taxation's impact on economic activities, such as crypto regulation and fiscal incentives for tech startups.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1996-01-01 — Present

Erasmus School of Economics • Rotterdam

Full professor in Fiscal Economics with roles in policy advisory and academic instruction.

Director

1989-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Deloitte Tax Advisers • Rotterdam

Directed academic desk, working with corporate clients on tax strategies.

Partner

1997-01-01 — Present

Deloitte •

Became partner at the firm, enhancing collaboration between academia and professional practice.

Courses

FEM61007H FEB63006H FEB42001 FEM41019 FEM41020 FEM41014 FEM41015 FEB41001 FEM41008 FEM41010 FEM41009

Requirements for Erasmus University Rotterdam

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:91
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Econometrics, Mathematics, Statistics or Industrial Engineering Advanced Mathematics (Calculus, Linear Algebra) Applied Statistics Econometrics and Time-series analysis
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor diploma or graduation statement
  • Official academic transcript
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Course descriptions for Mathematics prerequisites
Specialization Notes

Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.