Sjoerd van Bekkum

Sjoerd van Bekkum is a Full Professor of Finance and Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics, Erasmus University, where he is affiliated with the Department of Finance. His research is influential in financial economics, monetary policy, and household finance, with publications in top journals and engagement with central banks such as the ECB and Federal Reserve.

His research focuses on household finance, credit supply dynamics, and macroprudential policy, particularly examining how credit constraints and financial regulations affect households and markets. Recent work explores housing market interventions, collateral eligibility, and financial distress, often using administrative data to assess real-world impacts.

His publications span leading journals including the Journal of Financial Economics, Review of Financial Studies, and Journal of Monetary Economics. The body of work reveals a strong emphasis on policy-relevant finance, with recurring themes in financial regulation, debt markets, and behavioral aspects of risk.

Prof. van Bekkum’s work has been featured in media outlets such as The Telegraph and Het FD, particularly regarding studies on real estate investor bans and their effects on homeownership and housing affordability. His research contributes to public debate and policy design in housing and financial regulation.

He has presented at major academic conferences including the American Finance Association (AFA), European Finance Association (EFA), and workshops hosted by the International Monetary Fund and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, reflecting broad academic and policy engagement.