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Professor Chris Elbers holds the Desmond Tutu Chair at the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). He is an Associate Professor at VU since 1994 and a Visiting Fellow at the School of Business and Economics. He is also an Economics Research Fellow and affiliated with the Tinbergen Institute and Amsterdam Institute for International Development (AIID). His research focuses on applied microeconomic analysis in developing countries, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, with expertise in poverty measurement, impact evaluation, and big data methods.
Education:
- Bachelor/Master: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, University of Amsterdam
- Doctorate: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Research Interests: Professor Elbers investigates economic development challenges, including micro and macroeconomic policies, poverty estimation techniques, and evaluating development interventions. His work emphasizes innovative methodologies like small-area estimation and panel data analysis. Recent studies address insurance mechanisms, inequality dynamics, and cost-effectiveness of social protection programs in Kenya.
Awards & Grants:
- NWO-WOTRO Grant (2015): Analyzed social protection interventions in Kenya
- Research Talent Grant (2013): Supported a PhD project on development economics
- Fellowships: EUDN, Tinbergen Institute, and AIID
Teaching & Outreach: Teaches MSc courses in development microeconomics and globalization, BSc modules on international trade and emerging markets, and advanced macroeconomics at Amsterdam University College. Advised 13 PhD theses. Collaborates globally with institutions like the World Bank and UN to produce policy-relevant analyses for governments and NGOs.
