Alex Mengden Global Policy Analyst Contact Alex Mengden Request Alex Mengden as a Speaker Alex Mengden is a Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation, where he focuses on international tax issues and tax policy in Europe. He holds a BA in philosophy and economics from the University of Bayreuth and expects an MSc in economics from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Prior to joining the Tax Foundation, Alex tutored classes in public finance for undergraduate students at LMU Munich. He also worked on economic policy research for IREF Europe and previously interned at the Cato Institute, ifo Institute, and the Institute of Economic Affairs. He currently lives in Munich, Germany, and spends his free time cooking, reading, and enjoying the outdoors. Written Works The U.S. Tax Burden on Labor Remains below the OECD Average May 18, 2023 See Full List Back to Staff Page