Erasmus School of Economics

Financial incentives can improve performance, but can also have unintended consequences. Yet the effects of reward systems are underestimated says Robert Dur.

Meet Carlo Cavicchia, an Assistant Professor of Statistics at the Econometric Institute of Erasmus University Rotterdam

It is with great sadness that Erasmus School of Economics learned of the death of Rob van der Wal at the age of 71.

According to Jan van Ours, football clubs in the Netherlands’ top division are more likely to replace their manager when results fall short of expectations.

On Friday 18 September, the Policy Afternoon will explore how where people live can have a profound impact on their economic opportunities.

Being the largest party does not guarantee a place in the coalition. Research by Otto Swank shows Dutch municipalities favour broad-based coalitions.

Matthijs Korevaar concludes that measures to keep social housing rents low are costing Dutch housing associations around €4 billion in annual rental income.

Meet Laila, an international student in Rotterdam. She will tell you her about her favourite places and biggest lessons from her move.

Erasmus School of Economics proudly announces the publication of the 2026 edition of Backbone Magazine.

Hugo van den Belt, an alumnus of Erasmus School of Economics, has won the Rotterdam Thesis Award 2026.