A.M. Onderstal

Prof. A.M. (Sander) Onderstal is a Professor in the Department of Microeconomics at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Economics and Business. His primary research focuses on auctions, cartels, and behavioral economics. He advises government ministries and private entities on auction design for real estate, gasoline stations, and telecommunications infrastructure. Currently based in Haarlem, he teaches economics using film examples from works like Dr. Strangelove and A Beautiful Mind to illustrate economic principles.

• Contact: Roetersstraat 11, Room E6.21 - Amsterdam
• Email: A.M.Onderstal@uva.nl
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Research emphasizes practical applications of economic theory in policy contexts. Teaching integrates multimedia to enhance conceptual understanding, particularly demonstrating how cinema can illustrate economic concepts despite occasional Hollywood dramatizations.