Marcel Canoy

Prof. Marcel Canoy is the endowed professor of Health Economics at the Department of Ethics, Governance and Society, School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD from the University of Amsterdam (1993). His research focuses on market regulation in healthcare, migration policy, social welfare systems, and European policy frameworks. He actively contributes to public discourse through media commentary and holds advisory roles in regulatory bodies like the Autoriteit Consument en Markt and Zorginstituut.

His research interests span healthcare economics, public policy analysis, and governance structures. Notable themes include market distortions in long-term care, preventive care cost-benefit analysis, and challenges in policy implementation. His recent articles highlight critiques of public health policy execution and advocacy for innovative healthcare financing models.

• Advisory roles: Member of Zorginstituut’s Quality Council, columnist for Sociale Vraagstukken.nl
• Media contributions: Over 50 expert commentaries on healthcare, migration, and consumer rights issues

Canoy’s work bridges academic research with practical governance, emphasizing evidence-based policymaking in healthcare and social systems.