J.R. (Juliette) de Wit, PhD
Assistant professor
Field/Discipline
Expertise
As a political economist who is also trained in philosophy, I examine why some socio-economic disparities, such as differences in income, job opportunities, and wellbeing, are so persistent and difficult to solve. In doing so, I go beyond purely economic explanations. I analyse the role of cultural factors such as norms, values, and identities, and study the deeper historical roots of contemporary socio-economic outcomes. I work together with historians, political scientists, and philosophers, as I believe that synthesizing ideas from different disciplines is necessary to tackle these complex societal issues.
Other positions
Profile coordinator of the ED&G profile of the Bsc. E&BE
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