Rosanne Altshuler

Pioneering innovative approaches to federal tax policy, Rosanne Altshuler is a tenured professor and department chair at Economics Rutgers University-Camden. With a distinguished career in the field, she has made significant contributions to the understanding and development of tax policy. Her expertise has been recognized through her role as the director of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, where she led efforts to analyze and improve tax systems. Altshuler's influence extends beyond academia, having served as a Senior Economist for the 2005 President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform. In this capacity, she provided critical insights and recommendations that have shaped contemporary tax reform discussions. Her work is characterized by a commitment to evidence-based policy-making and a deep understanding of the complexities of federal tax systems. Currently, Rosanne Altshuler is an elected trustee of the American Tax Policy Institute, where she continues to contribute to the advancement of tax policy research and education. She is also an affiliated scholar at the Urban Institute, collaborating with other experts to address pressing economic issues. Her research interests include tax policy, immigrant health, and language barriers in health care, reflecting a broad commitment to addressing societal challenges through informed policy solutions. Throughout her career, Altshuler has been dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of tax policy's impact on economic and social systems. Her work not only informs policymakers but also inspires the next generation of economists and researchers. Her leadership and scholarship continue to shape the field, making her a respected voice in both academic and policy-making circles.