Elke Asen
Policy Analyst
Elke Asen was a Policy Analyst with the Tax Foundation’s Center for Global Tax Policy, focusing on international tax issues and tax policy in Europe. Prior to joining the Tax Foundation, Elke interned with the EU Delegation in Washington, D.C., the German Development Agency, and a social startup in Munich, Germany. She holds a BS in Economics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
Elke was born and raised in a small town of 500 people outside of Salzburg, Austria, and loves to travel. Road tripping and backpacking are her favorites.
Latest Work
Sources of Government Revenue in the OECD, 2019 Update
OECD countries have on average become more reliant on consumption taxes and less reliant on individual income taxes. These policy changes matter, considering that consumption-based taxes raise revenue with less economic damage and distortionary effects than taxes on income.
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Germany Proposes First R&D Tax Break
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Tax Treaty Network of European Countries
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Notable Tax Policy Changes in Europe
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Real Property Taxes in Europe
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Capital Cost Recovery across the OECD, 2019
Capital cost recovery, though often overlooked, can have a significant impact on investment decisions—with far-reaching economic consequences.
24 min read
Inventory Valuation in Europe
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Complexity of the VAT in Europe
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Complexity of Labor Taxes in Europe
3 min read
VAT Rates in Europe, 2019
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Capital Allowances in Europe
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