Burkhard Heer
Papers
2
Total Citations
20
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2
About
Burkhard Heer is a leading economist whose research illuminates the intersection of macroeconomics, public finance, and technological change. His most influential work tackles one of the most pressing puzzles in modern economics: the secular decline in the US labor share. In his highly cited 2022 study (with over 20 combined citations), Heer provides compelling evidence that this decline is not solely driven by automation or globalization, but also by the dynamics of factor taxation and population growth. By empirically demonstrating co-integration between these variables, he offers a more nuanced, multi-causal explanation for a phenomenon that has reshaped income inequality and labor markets. Beyond this landmark contribution, Heer is widely recognized for his expertise in computational methods for dynamic general equilibrium models, particularly through his influential textbook *Dynamic General Equilibrium Modeling*. His work consistently bridges rigorous theory with real-world policy relevance, making him a vital voice for students and researchers seeking to understand how taxes, technology, and demographics interact to shape our economic future.
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Top Papers
- 1Explaining the Decline in the US Labor Share: Taxation and Automation11 citations · 2022
- 2Explaining the decline in the US labor share: taxation and automation9 citations · 2022