Joep Steegmans

Dr. Joep Steegmans is a researcher at the Utrecht University School of Economics, Department of Economics, specializing in Applied Econometrics and Housing Market analysis. His work bridges big data applications with economic behavior.

• Expertise areas: Applied Econometrics, Applied Data Science, Housing Market, Regional Science
• Education: PhD in Economics (2017) from Utrecht University

His research explores how digital data from platforms and Google Trends can enhance housing market understanding, questioning traditional theories in modern contexts. Recent publications focus on gravity models, online search behavior, and financial determinants in housing decisions.

Scientific contributions include

• Empirical studies on household mobility and loss aversion
• Data science methodologies for housing market analysis
• Policy-relevant findings on real estate dynamics

He also advises on academic IT infrastructure through contributions like What to know about the Google Cloud. Contact: j.w.a.m.steegmans@uu.nl