Jan Stoop

Dr. Jan Stoop is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioural Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on measuring social preferences through laboratory and field experiments, as well as designing optimal labor contracts to understand employee incentives and effort.

Stoop's primary research interests include the study of social preferences and their real-world applicability, alongside the analysis of labor contracts and employee behavior. He employs a dual methodology of controlled laboratory experiments and field experiments to explore how these preferences and incentives manifest in different settings. Key areas of exploration include unethical behavior in labor markets, gender disparities in academic and professional environments, the effectiveness of information campaigns, and environmental resource management through cooperative frameworks.

His recent articles (2013–2025) consistently explore themes of social behavior, labor market dynamics, and experimental methods. Topics include the impact of socioeconomic status on prosocial behavior, disparities in psychological traits and income, and the role of punishment and reward in fostering cooperation. Over time, his work has shifted towards analyzing unethical behavior in digital environments and the broader societal implications of experimental findings.

• NWO Vidi Grant for applied economist (2019)

Stoop advises two PhD students (names not listed) and has secured notable grants, including the NWO Vidi Grant. His research often involves collaborative efforts, combining theoretical models with empirical validation to address challenges in behavioral economics and labor market dynamics.