Department of Economics

Consumers gloomy, but economy holds steady: ‘No reason for panic’

Consumer confidence in the Netherlands fell sharply in April, but according to Robert Dur there is no immediate cause for concern about the broader economy.

Thursday 23 Apr 2026
In the media

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

Uncovering the Costs of High Inflation

Francesco Lippi (Luiss University Rome)

Monday 4 May 2026, 11:30 - 12:30
Seminar

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Prof.dr. Niels Rietveld
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Gwendolyn Yung
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Steef Arends
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Department of Economics
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3000 DR Rotterdam
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Hidden bias in widely used economic risk measures

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Uncovering the Costs of High Inflation

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