Max Gallien

Max Gallien is a researcher at the International Centre for Tax and Development, where he specializes in the study of social welfare mechanisms and their implications in developing countries. His recent work focuses on zakat, a form of Islamic almsgiving, examining its effects on social equity and state-society relations in Pakistan. Gallien's research plays a crucial role in understanding the intersection of religious giving and social welfare, particularly in the context of economic challenges faced by low-income households.