Leo Van Hove

Leo Van Hove serves as Professor of Economics at the Brussels School of Governance, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, within the Department of Applied Economics and Finance, Insurance, Risk & Economics research group. His work bridges theoretical economics with real-world applications in digital payment systems and consumer behavior.

His research focuses on payment instruments, financial literacy, network effects, and e-grocery shopping, with broader expertise in monetary economics and electronic commerce. Recent studies examine behavioral aspects of digital payments, cryptocurrency adoption patterns, and methodological challenges in measuring online consumer trends, particularly in European and Chinese markets.

Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on digital economic transformation, with recurring themes in payment technology impacts, financial decision-making, and survey methodology limitations. Key contributions address mobile payment expenditure effects, cryptocurrency belief systems, and cross-cultural e-commerce design.

Scientific Awards: No major awards documented in source material.

Advising and Grants:

• Supervision: 21 master's theses and 123 total supervised works, including cross-cultural e-commerce analyses and budgeting app adoption studies
• Research Projects: Led 5 funded projects including microfinance sector studies in India (VLIR134), digital publishing research (IWT317/FLEET), and electronic wallet adoption surveys in Belgium (OZR1071)

Labs and Teams: Core member of Applied Economics research group at Brussels School of Governance with affiliations to MOBI - Electromobility Research Centre for interdisciplinary digital economy initiatives.