News overview

Mary Pieterse-Bloem and Thijs Knaap discussed EU plans to shift saving into investing, Apple’s move to India, and a busy autumn ahead for stock markets.

Luca Henkel, together with co-author Brian Jabarian (University of Chicago Booth Business School), conducted a large-scale natural field experiment.

Sport economist Thomas Peeters says new transfer rules won't make big money vanish in football; it will shift from transfer fees to player wages.

The stock market, of course, revolves around information. Do you know a little ahead of everyone else that a stock is going to rise?

Professor Frank van Oort advocates for broad prosperity, a mission economy, and a transparent role for scientists in societal debate.

The Belgian government presents major reforms; economist Kevin Spiritus deems the €100 net increase for all completely irresponsible.

Kwik Kian Gie was an alumnus of Erasmus School of Economics in Rotterdam, who passed away on Monday 28 July 2025.

Casper de Vries talks in the Economists Panel on BNR Nieuwsradio Economists Panel about: Trump Tariffs, Budget Cuts, and an Aging Population.

Economics student Claudia Boutkam received over 1,300 responses to her thesis survey on the Blankenburg tunnel. Most support the link, despite traffic concerns.

Flemish arms ban to Israel is symbolic, says economist; goods likely rerouted, minimal impact on Israel, but Antwerp may see reduced trade flow.