For the most part, public finance theory follows economic theory in taking individual preferences as given. The resulting analytical agenda revolves around the ability of different fiscal institutions to reflect and aggregate those preferences into collective outcomes. This paper explores to what extent fiscal institutions can influence and shape what are commonly referred to as preferences. St...

Electric vehicles offer a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in passenger transport. The availability of reliable charging infrastructure is crucial for the successful uptake electric dense urban areas. In pilot project city Hamburg, Germany, public was equipped with reservation option providing exclusive access local residents and businesses. present paper combines quantitative qualitati...