News overview

Matthijs Korevaar challenges the view that phasing out the mortgage interest deduction would help first-time buyers gain more access to the housing market.

Rama Kirana got granted the Philip Hans Franses Scholarship based on his outstanding study results and strong drive to improve himself and others.

Zhiling Wang, Bas Karreman and Frank van Oort have researched the role of international students on national students' career prospects.

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Professor Benedict Dellaert on August 20, 2025.

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.