Rick Stegeman

Rick Stegeman, a researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance, focuses on the interplay between government and business through regulatory agencies. Affiliated with the Department of Public Administration and Organizational Science, he investigates how authority and reputation influence corporate behavior and regulatory effectiveness.

• Education:
  • Research Master in Political Philosophy and Ethics (summa cum laude) from KU Leuven
  • Master in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (cum laude) from Leiden University
  • Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences (cum laude) from Maastricht University
• Past Roles:
  • Researcher at the Wiardi Beckman Stichting
  • Junior Lecturer at Maastricht University

His publications in journals like Bestuurskunde and Tijdschrift voor Toezicht explore responsive regulation, reputation dynamics, and strategic balancing of interests. Current work emphasizes frameworks for authoritative and effective regulatory governance.