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Johan Graafland is a Full Professor at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM) and the Department of Economics. He is a leading scholar in economic ethics, business ethics, and corporate social responsibility, integrating theological perspectives into economic analysis. He leads the Research Group: Economics within the Tilburg Sustainability Center and has directed major research projects funded by the European Union.
- University: Tilburg University
- School: Tilburg School of Economics and Management
- Department: Department of Economics
- Research Group: Economics
- Center: Tilburg Sustainability Center
His research interests include economic ethics, CSR, the Christian view of the economy, and the relationship between economic freedom and well-being. He applies ethical frameworks to evaluate market institutions and sustainability practices, particularly in SMEs. His work is deeply interdisciplinary, combining economics, philosophy, and theology.
The recent publications show a consistent focus on life satisfaction, gender equality, economic freedom, and CSR. His research often employs mediation and moderation models, using large international datasets. He also contributes to public discourse through opinion pieces on economic and environmental ethics.
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Prof. Graafland has supervised numerous PhD students on topics ranging from market mechanisms to CSR and religious ethics. He has led research projects such as IMPACT (EU KP7) and 'What good markets are good for'. He is involved in public policy, serving on the Committee European Economy, and holds external advisory roles in foundations and banks. He has also contributed datasets on CSR, economic freedom, and life satisfaction, enhancing empirical research in the field.
He is active in public engagement, writing columns and giving expert commentary on economic and ethical issues. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reduced inequalities, responsible consumption, and ethical institutions.
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