Eddy van Doorslaer

Eddy van Doorslaer holds a joint appointment as Visiting Professor of Health Economics at the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management and at the Department of Applied Economics of the Erasmus School of Economics, both at Erasmus University Rotterdam. He is also a Research Fellow of the Tinbergen Institute. His academic career spans multiple institutions and international organizations.

Education:

• MSc in Economics at the University of Antwerp (Belgium)
• MSc in Health Economics at the University of York (UK)
• PhD in Economics at the University of Maastricht (Netherlands)

Professor van Doorslaer specializes in health economics with research interests spanning Health Care, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Primary Health Care, Equity in Healthcare, and Long-term Care Systems. His work frequently examines healthcare utilization patterns, health policy impacts, and health inequality across different populations and countries. His research profile shows strong expertise in health measurement methodologies including Standard Gamble and Rating Scale approaches.

His recent publications demonstrate a clear focus on international health policy comparisons, environmental health impacts, and healthcare financing systems. His work often involves cross-country analyses, particularly between the Netherlands and other developed nations, and increasingly addresses the intersection of environmental factors and health outcomes. Much of his research has practical policy implications for healthcare systems worldwide.

Editorial Roles:

• Associate Editor of Health Economics (Wiley)
• Associate Editor of Population Health Metrics (Biomed Central)
• Former Editor of Journal of Health Economics (1996-2011)

Professor van Doorslaer has supervised 21 students throughout his career and has extensive experience as a health economics consultant to major international organizations including the World Bank, WHO, and UNICEF. He served as Programme Director of the MSc in Health Economics at Erasmus University from 2003-2010. His research contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and well-being.