Dr. Stefan Hochguertel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefan Hochguertel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a research fellow at the Tinbergen Institute. He earned his degree in economics from the University of Munich and completed his PhD in economics at Tilburg University. His research interests span various aspects of household consumer financial behavior, labor market dynamics, and retirement issues, including saving patterns, consumer credit, portfolio choices, intergenerational transfers, and wealth inequality. Additionally, he has held research positions at Uppsala University and the European University Institute in Florence, Italy. His teaching focuses on labor economics, public economics, and advanced microeconomics, contributing to the education of future economists. Hochguertel has been involved in significant projects, including analyzing the effects of macroprudential policies on pensions and retirement preparation, reflecting his active engagement with current economic challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Teaching and research in the Department of Economics.

Courses

Public Economics Labor Economics Advanced Microeconomics

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.