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Dr C.J. van Leeuwen
Letteren en Kunst of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences49th Dies Natalis
On Friday 31 January 2025, Maastricht University celebrates her 49th birthday during an festive afternoon full of inspiration, award ceremonies and music.
31 JanReaching for the top: How productivity gaps influence skill formation
In many industries today, a few "superstar" firms dominate while many others lag behind. This concentration contributes to wage inequality, reduced aggregate productivity, and diminished competition and innovation. In countries with many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this dominance can limit...
Climate Adaptation, Location Choice, and Regulation
With the spotlight on the 2024 hurricane season, marked by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene in the U.S., and Tropical Cyclone Kirk in the EU, it is essential to draw attention to the impact of extreme weather events on urban planning. These catastrophic events not only result in astronomical...
Reflection on Panel 4: Inequality and Cohesion
This blog post is part of a series reflecting on the panel discussions held during the conference "Between narratives and reality: The EU at the gates of a new mandate", which took place at the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University on June 20 and 21, 2024. This panel addressed inequality and...
Reflection on Panel 2: Environmental Protection
This blog post is part of a series reflecting on the panel discussions held during the conference "Between narratives and reality: The EU at the gates of a new mandate", which took place at the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University on June 20 and 21, 2024. This panel discussed Environmental...