Minister for Trade Frank Heemskerk guest speaker on policy making in time of crisis
On December 10th, Frank Heemskerk, the Dutch Minister for Trade, gave a guest-lecture for FEB students on the economic crisis and the implications for the Dutch economy. Heemskerk, who is an economist himself, gave a very interesting talk (slides here) that made clear how economic policy making is a mix between politics and economics.
The lecture was well attended with about 100 students present (all seats were taken in Zernike room 13) and there was fortunately enough time left after his talk for discussion. Heemskerk told the lecturer, professor Garretsen, that he was impressed by the questions from our students.
| Last modified: | 31 January 2018 11.53 a.m. |
More news
-
14 October 2025
Grant for large multidisciplinary project Add-reAM
Dirk Pieter van Donk has received a grant for a fully financed PhD-position as part of a large multidisciplinary project Add-reAM (Advancing Dutch Circular Economy through Additive Manufacturing: Strategies for Repair and Remanufacturing using AM.
-
26 September 2025
Engaging in physical activity lowers healthcare costs
Researchers at the University of Groningen have conducted research for the municipalities of Rotterdam and Amsterdam into the relationship between sports and exercise and healthcare costs. The results of the study ‘The relationship between sports and...
-
20 August 2025
New at UGBS: Marc Broekema, professor in Corporate Valuation, M&A and Restructuring
Broekema will be key lecturer in the Executive Master of M&A and Valuation and in the Corporate Restructuring programme of UGBS.