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Born on October 30, 1986 in Paris, France, Gabriel Zucman is an economist, university teacher and docent. That puts Gabriel Zucman at 39 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Germán Bernácer Prize (2018), Prix du meilleur jeune économiste de France (2018), John Bates Clark Medal (2023) and 3 more. Notable works include The Triumph of Injustice: How the Rich Dodge Taxes and How to Make Them Pay.
My Take
Gabriel Zucman is one of the few economists whose work genuinely moves public debate rather than gathering dust in journals. His specialty, tax havens and how the wealthy escape their obligations, hits a nerve that most academics tiptoe around. Winning the John Bates Clark Medal at a young age confirms the intellectual firepower, but what impresses me more is his willingness to translate research into policy through the EU Tax Observatory. 'The Triumph of Injustice' is provocative by design. I value scholars who pick a fight that matters, and Zucman has clearly chosen inequality as the fight of his career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gabriel Zucman
- Name (Japanese)
- ガブリエル・ズックマン
- Reading
- がぶりえる・ずっくまん
- Born
- October 30, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- economist / university teacher / docent
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Germán Bernácer Prize
- 2018 Prix du meilleur jeune économiste de France
- 2023 John Bates Clark Medal
- 2023 Clarivate Citation Laureates
- 2021 Carnegie Fellow
- 2024 Fellow of the Econometric Society
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Triumph of Injustice: How the Rich Dodge Taxes and How to Make Them Pay | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://gabriel-zucman.eu/
- Xhttps://x.com/gabriel_zucman
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel%20Zucman
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AC%E3%83%96%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BA%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%83%9E%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15811211
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gabriel Zucman born?
Born October 30, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Gabriel Zucman from?
Gabriel Zucman is from Paris, France.
What does Gabriel Zucman do?
Gabriel Zucman works as economist, university teacher, docent.
What is Gabriel Zucman known for?
Notable works include The Triumph of Injustice: How the Rich Dodge Taxes and How to Make Them Pay.
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