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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

"Being Human: Endogenous Growth, Pollution and Natural Resources under Time-Inconsistent Preferences” A new paper by @carles-mano-cab.bsky.social challenges the common intuition that present bias is always detrimental. Read here 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

📢 Our seminar series continues! Tomorrow, 18 November (12:00–13:15), we welcome Moritz Drupp (ETH Zürich) for his talk on: “Fuel Taxation and Environmental Externalities: Evidence from the World’s Largest Environmental Tax Reform." 👉 Full program: feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

We’re delighted to share another outstanding achievement from our department! 💫 ✒️ Professor Edoardo Ciscato has published his new article “Assessing Racial and Educational Segmentation in Large Marriage Markets” in the Review of Economic Studies. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/rest...

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Assessing Racial and Educational Segmentation in Large Marriage Markets

Abstract. Complementarities between partners’ characteristics are often held responsible for the patterns of assortative mating observed in marriage market

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

In the latest edition of Kennismakers Magazine, our professor Christian Pröbsting joins Tine Compernolle (UAntwerpen) to explore how economics and sustainability go hand in hand. 📖 Read the full article here: kennismakers.be/over-het-muu...

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Over het muurtje: over de grens, onder de grond | Kennismakers

Hoe stuur je de economie in de juiste richting? Tine Compernolle (UAntwerpen) en Christian Pröbsting (KU Leuven) bekijken dat vraagstuk op micro- en macroniveau.

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

💫 Ready to take your academic career to the next level? The Department of Economics at KU Leuven is now inviting applications for its PhD program in Economics. 🗓️ Application deadline: January 31, 2026 🔗 Find out more and apply: feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

📢 A new academic year, a new seminar series! Tomorrow in Brussels: Lisandra Flach (LMU Munich) presents “Demand and Supply Side Linkages in Exporting Multiproduct Firms.” 👉 Full program: feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

As the new academic year officially begins, we are thrilled to welcome three new faculty members: Léa Bignon, Marleen Marra, and Paul Schaudt. 🎉 We are excited to have them joining us to advance our mission in research and education. Learn more 👉 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

📰 Proud to share that the paper "Quantifying the Benefits of Labour Mobility in a Currency Union" by Chris House , Christian Pröbsting, and Linda Tesar has been published in the Review of Economic Studies. 🔗 Read it here : academic.oup.com/restud/advan...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

“Work Meaning and Fair Wages” 💼 New research paper by Thimo De Schouwer, Elisabeth Gsottbauer, Iris Kesternich & Heiner Schumacher examines how much people value purpose in their jobs and whether they’re willing to trade pay for meaning. 🔗https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/economics/publications/DPS

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

We’re proud to announce two key editorial appointments: Frank Verboven starts this July as co-editor of the American Economic Review — the first Belgian in this role. Jan De Loecker began earlier this year as editor of the Review of Economic Studies. congratulations to both!

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

The final ECORES PhD Lecture of the year will be delivered tomorrow by Cosmin Ilut (Duke University). 📅 June 4, 2025 📍 UCLouvain, Room Doyen 22, Place des Doyens 1, Louvain-la-Neuve 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🎙️ Prof. Laurens Cherchye talks family economics & the marriage market in @FWOVlaanderen 's SOS Science podcast. He explains family economics & the marriage market in a podcast + short video. 📽️ Video: kennismakers.be/sos-science-... 🎧 Podcast: kennismakers.be/sos-science-...

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SOS Science: Laurens Cherchye over gezinseconomie en de huwelijksmarkt | Kennismakers

Hoe nemen gezinnen beslissingen over tijd en geld? We vroegen het aan Laurens Cherchye, onderzoeker aan de Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfswetenschappen van de KU Leuven Kulak.

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

📢 Call for Presentations The 2025 Belgian Stata Conference will take place on September 9 at our Brussels campus. PhD students and postdoctoral researchers are especially encouraged to submit. 🔗https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/economics/Seminars/2025BelgianStataConference

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Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) @tse-fr.eu · 27/05/2025

[PORTRAIT] 🖼 From TSE to @leuveneconomics.bsky.social Léa Bignon’s journey reflects the strength of research at the intersection of economics and digital health. 📖Discover her work as she prepares to join KU Leuven as assistant professor 👉 www.tse-fr.eu/taking-pulse-digital-…

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

"What do teachers want? An inverse optimum approach" A new research paper by Thibault Deneus & Erwin Ooghe explores how teachers balance individual, group, and class instruction. 🔗https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/economics/Publications/DPS

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

"Cash or care? Insights from the German long-term care system" A new research paper by Iris Kesternich, André Romahn, Jo Van Biesebroeck, and Marjolein Van Damme analyzes Germany's long-term care system and the impact of cash benefits. 🔗https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/economics/Publications/DPS

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

We are thrilled to share a significant milestone for KU Leuven as it celebrates its 600th anniversary! 🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the Van Eeckhoudt-Ruttens family for establishing the new "KU Leuven 600 Years" Chair: "Growing Up in Poverty." 🔗 steun.kuleuven.be/hoe-steunen/...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Join us at the Brussels campus of KU Leuven on May 19th for presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities! We are glad to have Prof. Bas van der Klaauw, as the keynote speaker. Registrations are open now, more information 🔗https://lnkd.in/epcQRqbC

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

"How to make work meaningful?" A new paper by Thimo De Schouwer, Thibault Deneus, and Marco Forti explores the role of social and non-social impact in shaping meaningful work 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

"Self-selection on human capital for Ukrainian refugees in Belgium" New research paper by Ruxanda Berlinschi, Dieter Verhaest, Eline Poelmans, and Stef Adriaenssens 🖇️ feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

"A Decade of Grade Inflation boosted by the COVID-19 pandemic – An Empirical Analysis of a Top European University" Maxime François and Kristof De Witte examine grade trends at a major European university and the pandemic's impact on student outcomes. 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Sareh Vosooghi @sarehvosooghi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Looking forward to the talk by Ahmad Lashkaripour @lashkaripour.bsky.social On ‘Can Trade Policy Mitigate Climate Change? joint by Farid Farrokhi @leuveneconomics.bsky.social

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

"Does more subnational tax autonomy promote national growth? Evidence from OECD countries (1995-2018)" A new study by Paul Van Rompuy investigates the impact of regional tax autonomy on national economic growth in OECD countries. 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

"Income Inequality in Belgium 1985-2022 New evidence from Distributional National Accounts" New paper by Bart Capéau, André Decoster, Nabil Sheikh Hassan, Stijn Van Houtven, Jonas Vanderkelen, & Kobe Wolfs. 🔗https://feb.kuleuven.be/research/economics/Publications/DPS

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

"Post-Pandemic Trends in Average Student Achievement in Grades 4 and 6 of Primary School: Evidence from Flanders, Belgium" New research paper by Letizia Gambi and Kristof De Witte. 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

"How learning about behavioural biases can improve financial literacy?" Francisco Pitthan and Kristof De Witte @kristofdewitte.bsky.social examine how addressing behavioral biases can boost financial literacy, evidence from a trial with 814 Belgian students. 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

The next ECORES PhD Lecture will be delivered by Hans-Martin von Gaudecker and Tim Mensinger from the University of Bonn. They will present on "Effective Programming Practices for Economists" 📅March 10–21, 2025 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

The schedule for the Leuven Summer Event 2025 is now out! Explore the program and register for workshops to secure your spot.

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Sareh Vosooghi @sarehvosooghi.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Looking forward to the talk by Farid Farrokhi (Boston College) @leuveneconomics.bsky.social on ‘A Framework for Integrating Climate Goals into Trade Agreements’ joint with @lashkaripour.bsky.social and Homa Taheri

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Willem Sas @willemsas.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Waar komt onze staatsschuld vandaan, aan wie zijn we die verschuldigd, en wanneer is dat een probleem? Ik antwoordde op die vraag vorige vrijdag op @radio1vrt.bsky.social: www.vrt.be/vrtmax/luist...

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VRT MAX

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Registrations for the 19th Belgian Day for Labour Economists are now open! For more information 🔗 : feb.kuleuven.be/bdle

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

📢 Join us for the 4th Leuven Summer Event on May 26-28, 2025! This event will feature workshops on: 🔹 Macroeconomics 🔹 Applied Microeconomics 🔹 Industrial Organization 🔗 More info & registration: feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This Friday, February 7th, the Belgian Environmental Economics Day (BEED 2025) will take place at Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) 🌍📊 The keynote session will be led by Patrick Meyfroidt (UC Louvain). More information 👉 feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Our next ECORES PhD lecture is by Alessandra Voena on Family & Development. She is a Professor of Economics at Stanford University, Editor of the Journal of Labor Economics, and Senior Fellow at SIEPR 📅 February 4-6 📍 KU Leuven 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/research/economics/PHD/phd-lectures

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

🎓 Ready to pursue a #PhD in #Economics? KU_Leuven’s Department of Economics is now accepting applications for its doctoral program! We welcome candidates in all major fields of Economics. 🗓️ Deadline: January 31, 2025 🔗 Apply here: feb.kuleuven.be/phd-economics

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

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Natalia Fabra @nataliafabra.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

I am truly enjoying the classes. Teaching can be a great pleasure :-)

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

📢Pre-doc, Call for applications! Fellowship opportunity in Development Economics with Prof. Lore Vandewalle. Deadline 🗓️ Feb 28, 2025 Apply now by sending your documents to lore.vandewalle@kuleuven.be

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

'Aligning food taxation with climate goals: A possible path to greening consumption in Europe' A new @voxeu.org column by colleagues Stijn Van Houtven @stijnvanhoutven.bsky.social , Toon Vandyck @toonvandyck.bsky.social, and co-authors of the JRC. read the full column 👉 cepr.org/voxeu/column...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Are you interested in doing a PhD in collaboration with SCK CEN and KU Leuven? A position for the following subject is open :" Adoption of circular economy practices in NORM management" Interested? contact valerie.cappuyns@kuleuven.be more info 🔗 lnkd.in/ef_6f6d3

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

📢 Call for Papers : 19th Belgian Day for Labour Economists! Join us at the Brussels campus of KU Leuven on May 19th for presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities. Submit your paper by March 7th, 2025 🔗 feb.kuleuven.be/bdle

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We've put together a starter pack for the Faculty of Economics at KU Leuven. Make sure to follow it and suggest colleagues new to Bluesky! go.bsky.app/FpcWuHS

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

ECORES PhD lectures - by @nataliafabra.bsky.social (Carlos III) - January 16-17 at ULB. She is the current president of EARIE (the European IO society), ERC grant holder, and world-renowned expert on electricity markets. It will surely be very interesting. Register: lnkd.in/ezvHiQxc

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

📢 Call for Papers: Leuven Summer Event 2025 Join us for the 4th edition of the Leuven Summer Event (May 26–28, 2025), featuring workshops in: 🔹 Macroeconomics 🔹 Applied Microeconomics 🔹 Industrial Organization Submit your paper by Feb 1, 2025. more info : feb.kuleuven.be/research/eco...

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Department of Economics KU Leuven @leuveneconomics.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The Department of Economics at KU Leuven is offering full-time academic positions. In the coming weeks, we are hosting #econjobmarket seminars with candidates presenting their job market papers. more info : lnkd.in/egSV8eRS

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