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Bas van Bavel is a Distinguished University Professor at Utrecht University, focusing on the development of successful societies and the institutional conditions necessary for their advancement. His research aims to understand the long-term developmental paths of societies and to explain the striking differences observed in these trajectories. Leading a team of young researchers, van Bavel examines societal arrangements that drive the formation of successful economies and the capability of societies to adapt to new challenges. His interests include economic growth, social equity, resilience, and ecological sustainability, as well as the interactions between institutions and organizations. With a focus on comparative analysis across time and space, he has extended his research to explore historical contexts in Northwestern Europe and modern periods across Europe and the Middle East. In 2019, he was awarded the Spinoza Prize by NWO for his impactful scientific contributions, and he is committed to interdisciplinary collaboration with economists, sociologists, political scientists, and ethicists to provide a fuller understanding of the dynamics at play in society's development.
Utrecht University • Utrecht, Netherlands
Appointed as a Distinguished University Professor, leading research on the development of successful societies.
Department of Psychology