Curriculum vitae Paul TANG

Education (qualifications and diplomas)

• 1985-1991 : University of Amsterdam: economics (cum laude)
• 2001 : University of Amsterdam: PhD in economics

Professional career

• 1995-2000 : Researcher, Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB)
• 2000-2005 : Programme manager for European analysis and head, Economic Analysis Department, CPB
• 2005-2007 : Deputy Director for General Economic Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs
• 2010-2011 : Independent economic consultant, Paul Tang Advies & Onderzoek
• 2011-2013 : Economic consultant, Boer & Croon Management
• 2011-2013 : Columnist with de Groene Amsterdammer

Political career

Offices held in a political party or national trade union

• 2005 : Member, internal committee of the Dutch Labour Party (Noten Committee) on the future of the welfare state
• 2009-2015 : Member of the editorial board of 'Socialisme en Democratie'
• 2014 : Leading candidate on the Dutch Labour Party list for the European elections

Offices held in a national parliament

• 2007-2010 : Member of the House of Representatives (Netherlands States General)

Other activities

• 1987-... : Member of the Dutch Labour Party
• 2012-01/2014 : Member of the Executive Board, Gaming Authority