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Arthur van Riel is an endowed professor at the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication, specializing in Historical Political Economy. He accepted his special chair on January 24, 2025, focusing on the applied history of welfare states. His research encompasses the dynamics of historical economic systems and their implications for contemporary policy and societal expectations. He is actively involved in academic discourse regarding the evolution of state policies and economic frameworks across different periods. Van Riel's scholarly contributions are significant in understanding the intersection of history and economics, particularly in the context of the welfare state and its developmental trajectory. He aims to enhance the understanding of historical contexts to inform modern governance and economic strategies.
Department of Econometrics / MSc Econometrics and Management Science.