Department of Economics

Hidden bias in widely used economic risk measures

A study by Casper de Vries finds that fluctuation in estimated tail behaviour may instead be driven by hidden influences such as common market factors.

Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
In the media

Desire to change career in France often related to stress at work

Half of all French employees are considering a career change, and those planning one often relate this to work related mental health, Anne Boring finds.

Monday 13 Apr 2026
General

Meet Yao Chen

Meet Associate Professor Yao Chen. She explains why she chose economics, talks about her hobbies and gives advice to students.

Wednesday 1 Apr 2026
General

Private Equity and the Organisation of Firms

Stefan Obernberger (Eramus School of Economics)

Monday 20 Apr 2026, 11:30 - 12:30
Seminar

Expertise at Work: New Technologies, New Skills, and Worker Impacts

Anna Salamons (Tilburg University)

Tuesday 21 Apr 2026, 11:30 - 12:30
Seminar

Four disciplines, one concept: Accountability in a multidisciplinary context

Book launch event for the Handbook of Accountability Research

Wednesday 22 Apr 2026, 14:15 - 18:15
Workshop

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Prof.dr. Niels Rietveld
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Gwendolyn Yung
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Steef Arends
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Thuy Phan
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Hidden bias in widely used economic risk measures

Desire to change career in France often related to stress at work

Meet Yao Chen

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Private Equity and the Organisation of Firms

Expertise at Work: New Technologies, New Skills, and Worker Impacts

Four disciplines, one concept: Accountability in a multidisciplinary context

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