Dr. Hans Van Kippersluis

Biography

Hans van Kippersluis is a Professor of Applied Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in health economics. His research employs both theoretical and empirical approaches to explore various topics related to health and human capital formation. Key areas of inquiry include the components of human capital such as education and health, and how these components interact. His work investigates whether highly educated individuals tend to be healthier than their less educated counterparts and examines the impact of genetics and environmental factors on education and health outcomes. Additionally, he is focused on public policy effects concerning education and health, aiming to develop and test incentives to promote healthy behaviors. Current research projects involve analyzing the interplay between genetic and environmental determinants that lead to inequalities in educational and health outcomes and evaluating the effectiveness of public policies on labor supply decisions. Van Kippersluis has contributed to significant academic projects within and beyond his university, and he is actively engaged in consultancy research funded by grants.

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