Erasmus School of Economics

Based in Rotterdam, the School has provided excellent education and produced excellent research for over a century
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Bachelor Open Day

Visit us on Saturday, 3 October 2026

Full lecture hall during Bachelor Open Day.

Master Open Day

Visit us on Saturday, 21 November 2026

Prospective student listens attentively to an information session in a lecture hall.

Remarkable water computer makes economy tangible

The analog water computer MONIAC, a rare macroeconomic demonstration model from 1949, still helps to explain how an entire economy functions.
moniac machine standing in theil hall

Do countries with a foreign head coach have a better chance at winning the World Cup?

At the FIFA World Cup, 27 of the 48 participating nations have a foreign head coach. That is quite remarkable.
Stadium full of football fans.

Promoting women in academia creates lasting benefits for future generations of female scholars

Research shows that early-career promotion decisions have long-term positive consequences for women’s academic careers.
girls sitting in graduation

Profit shifting is a problem. Its newest regulation as well?

Profit shifting is high on the agenda for policymakers and media. However, criticism is not unjustifiable. Dirk Schindler explains this and other alternatives.
Human birds flying with money drawing

PhD Research reveals personal motivations shape retirement decisions more than financial logic

On Thursday, 2 July, Yadi Yang will defend her doctoral dissertation, Motivated Retirement: Goals, Regulatory Focus, and Pension Decision-Making.
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Paul van Geest presents Erasmus University research to Pope Leo XIV in Rome

Paul van Geest was present in Rome when the new Dutch Ambassador to the Holy See, Paul Bekkers, formally presented his credentials to Pope Leo XIV.
Paul van Geest awards encyclopedia to Pope

Meet Michel van de Velden

Meet Michel van de Velden, Associate professor at Erasmus School of Economics.
Michel van de Velden

The €100 banknote is back. But do we really need it?

After an absence of nearly twenty years, some cash machines in the Netherlands can once again dispense €100 banknotes on request. But is this really necessary?
100 euro biljet coming out of atm

Economist identifies pattern in Eredivisie: ‘Predictable champion in an unpredictable competition’

According to Emeritus Professor Jan van Ours the Eredivisie (the highest level of Dutch professional football) remains a striking paradox.

Turning challenges into opportunities

Mahrou Kharazi is an alumna who carves her own path, driven by a passion for impact and a pursuit of growth.
Portrait of alumnus Mahrou Kharazi in front of the Ronald Mcdonald Huis

Handling and Exploiting Symmetry in Benders Decomposition

Christopher Hojny (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Campus from above with Mandeville Building

Who Pays for Sanctions: The Regional Labour Market Effects of Sanctions in Iran

Aksel Erbahar (Erasmus School of Economics)
Iran flag

Optimal Climate Policy with Incomplete Markets

Thomas Douenne (Faculty of Economics and Business)
Campus from above with Mandeville Building

Lecture Erik Dirksen Tuesday, 16 june 2026

Dear Alumni, On Behalf of Erasmus School of Economics, EFR and University of Amsterdam, we would like to invite you to a lecture from Erik Dirksen.
Campus Woudestein, showcasing the flags of the School's and Institutes.

Scenario generation for risk-averse stochastic programmes

Boris Nijhoff (Econometric Institute, EUR)
Campus Woudestein, showcasing the flags of the School's and Institutes.

Economic Outlook Rotterdam 2026

On Tuesday 24 June, Erasmus School of Economics and the City of Rotterdam will host the Economic Outlook Rotterdam 2025.
ESE - Economische Verkenning Rotterdam 2025

Identifying Multi-Hit Cancer Drivers Without Massive Parallelisation: A CP, MIP, and Column Generation Framework

Rick Willemsen (Singapore University of Technology and Design)
Set of small pills on green surface

Inaugural Lecture dr. C.A. (Niels) Rietveld

Talent and calling*
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EuHEA Conference 2026

The EuHEA Conference 2026 is set to take place in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, from July 14 to July 17, 2026.
Rotterdam city

Pre Academic Programme

Create a successful start of your Bachelor programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam!
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