(Past) Research Seminars
The Department of Economics and Business Economics organizes a weekly research seminar that relates to the main research areas covered in the department with distinguished external scholars from all over the world.
Avoiding risks increases success of acquisitions, but limits upside
In a new study, published today in the Harvard Business Review, strategy researchers from Radboud University and the Tokyo University of Science analyse why some Japanese firms are more successful at mergers than others.
Economics research stumbled under Soviet regime, while mathematics thrived
Political and ideological barriers can shape the progress of academic disciplines, warns Ivan Boldyrev. In a new paper, the historian of economics at Radboud University explores the complex history of Soviet science.
This programme delivers promising results in combating loneliness among students
Even before corona, student wellbeing was under pressure and even more so since the pandemic. To reconnect students with each other and with the university, researchers at Radboud University developed a special programme.
NWO Research Grant for research on Charity managers and the efficient provision of public goods
We congratulate our researcher Jan Schmitz for receiving an NWO (Dutch Research Council) XS grant of €50,000 for research on "Charity managers and the efficient provision of public goods”.
New publication in Management Science
Do investors struggle with long-term horizons, leading them to invest too conservatively? Could this be why many have trouble saving for retirement?
Assistant professor of Business Economics Kim Fairley has been in the news regarding medication shortages
Kim Fairley, assistant professor of Business Economics, shares her economic analysis of current medication shortages in NRC and on NPO Radio 1.
New research should increase affordability of sport
In the SPRINTS project (Sports Pricing Research to INcrease Sport Participation), the HAN, Radboud University and the Mulier Institute are investigating how prices influence sports and physical activity participation.
EURAM grant for research project: Navigating Gender Biases and Network Brokerage in the Workplace.
Researchers Gabriela Contreras and Katarzyna Burzynska have been awarded an EURAM grant, providing valuable insights and practical solutions to address gender biases in the workplace.
EenVandaag: Natascha Wagner on Taxation of Asian Webshops
Professor Natascha Wagner contributes to EenVandaag on the taxation of Asian E-commerce.
Publication in Experimental Economics: A study by Sara Arts, Qiyan Ong and Jianying Qiu on Measuring Decision Confidence
Sara Arts, Qiyan Ong and Jianying Qiu examined how to reliably measure decision security. The paper is published in Experimental Economics.
Four researchers from Economics & Business Economics receive NWO Open Competition SSH XS Grant
Four researcher from the department of Economics and Business Economics of Nijmegen School of Management received a NWO Open Competition SSH XS Grant.
Former PhD candidates successful in making further career steps
Four PhD candidates from the department Economics and Business Economics have found new jobs after their PhD recently.
Computer game does not attract more participants for risk survey
Dr Jorgo Goossens, assistant professor of Financial Economics, and Bart Kuijpers, a member of APG's research department, examine whether the presentation format in risk research attracts more participants.
Economists' Parade 2023: no fewer than 6 researchers on the cover
The ESB's annual Economists’ Parade (in Dutch) highlighted researchers from the department of Economics and Business Economics who have been appointed in 2023. No fewer than six of our researchers feature on the cover of the Economists' Parade.
Dissertation on influencing moral values by socio-economic environment
On Thursday 1 February, PhD candidate Annemiek Schilpzand defends her thesis on influencing moral values by our socio-economic environment.
Worlding Classrooms: Bridging Borders for Sustainable Education
Students from Radboud University and four international partners come together in online ‘Worlding Classrooms’ where they are offered a theme related to the academics’ field of expertise, with the overarching theme of sustainability.
Why we risk it? Kim Fairley in podcast ‘In a nutshell’
Kim Fairley, assistant professor of Business Economics with specialisation in behavioural economics, tells in the podcast ‘In a nutshell’ of VOX all about risking it.
Jorgo Goossens and Stefan Zeisberger receive Netspar Theme Grant
Researchers Jorgo Goossens and Stefan Zeisberger received the Netspar Theme Grant of €350,000 for their research on “Understanding, measuring, and applying sustainability preferences”.
Highlighted Publications
The members of the Department of Economics and Business Economics regularly publish in top and top field journals and other outlets. A selection of impactful journal publications (since 2017) is listed below, in chronological order.
Radboud University