Department of Applied Economics

Researchers challenge long-standing assumptions in behavioural science and call for more inclusive research

A study by among others Jan Stoop reveals that racial and ethnic differences in key behavioural traits are just as large as the well-known gender gap.

Friday 6 Feb 2026
General

Weigh pros and cons before increasing patient cost sharing, says economist Bastian Ravesteijn

He warns in an opinion piece in de Volkskrant about the coalition’s plans to raise the amount of health care spending that people pay out of their own pocket.

Thursday 5 Feb 2026
In the media

Niels Rietveld appointed as new Director of the Department of Economics

He will succeed prof.dr. Ivo Arnold, who will step down from the position at the end of March. Niels will officially begin his new role on 1 April 2026.

Monday 26 Jan 2026
Appointment

Using Sports in Economics and Management Research

Presentations by a mix of leading and up-and-coming international speakers

Friday 27 Feb 2026, 12:00 - 22:00
Workshop

Director
Thomas Peeters
Deputy Director
Jolanda Hessels
Head of Behavioural Economics
Georg Granic
Head of Health Economics
Hans van Kippersluis
Head of Strategy Economics
Jolanda Hessels
Operations Manager
Linda Klaver
room: T18-21
phone: +31(6) 389 50 815
email: om.ae@ese.eur.nl
Faculty Support Office
Cindy Asandikromo
Karin De Graaf
Ylaise Herwig
room: T18-13
phone:
+31 (0) 10 408 17 27 (Cindy)
+31 (0) 10 408 11 13 (Karin)
+31 (0) 10 408 14 62 (Ylaise)

email: office.ae@ese.eur.nl
Visiting address
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Department of Applied Economics
Room T18-13
Burg. Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam
Postal address
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Department of Applied Economics
P.O. Box 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam
The Netherlands

Department of Applied Economics

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Researchers challenge long-standing assumptions in behavioural science and call for more inclusive research

Weigh pros and cons before increasing patient cost sharing, says economist Bastian Ravesteijn

Niels Rietveld appointed as new Director of the Department of Economics

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Using Sports in Economics and Management Research

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Head of Behavioural Economics

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Head of Strategy Economics

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