No more coffeeshop holidays to Amsterdam

Author: Ashita Khandelwal
June 1, 2021

It might be time for Amsterdam to bid farewell to cannabis tourism. The mayor of Amsterdam, Femke Halsema wants to ban foreign tourists from buying cannabis from coffeeshops in Amsterdam to tackle the nuisance and crime. But regulating the cannabis industry in Amsterdam requires careful thought.

The world of NFT explored

Author: Daniël Asselbergs
April 28, 2021

Many of you probably do not know what NFT stands for and what it’s uses are. Read this article to find out more!

Get to meet the two student parties

Author: Daan Schrage, Ivo Knorr & Daniël Asselbergs
April 13, 2021

The elections are very near, it will take place on the 28th, 29th and 30th of April. Representatives of SAM and FRONT are interviewed about what they would like to change within the university.

Let’s make the Netherlands green

Author: Ashita Khandelwal
March 23, 2021

When thinking about pollution you might think of countries like India and China. However, you might be surprised to find out that the Netherlands is also currently facing a big pollution problem. Major Dutch cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague and Maastricht all have air quality below European standards. When compared to other countries, Dutch carbon emissions are among the highest in Europe. We will take a closer look at where this pollution comes from and what we can do about it.

Interview with a Professor: David Schindler

Authors: Daan Schrage, Ashita Khandelwal & Daniël Asselbergs
March 9, 2021

We interviewed professor David Schindler, from the Economics faculty, about his current research, and his journey of becoming a professor.

Friedman was right; stakeholderism is still not the answer

Author: Bas van de Mortel
March 2, 2021

Corporate social responsibility is the focal point of this blog. Moreover, was Friedman right about whether firms should enforce CSR policies.

A Crypto World

Author: Ivo Knorr
February 23, 2021

The Bitcoin price has surpassed any previous all time high, while many thought that the 2017 peak would remain unchallenged. This article will cover the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies.

Vice-chairman: Jeroen de smet

Author: Jeroen de Smet
February 9, 2021

The main function of a Vice-Chairman of Asset | Economics is maintaining contact with members. However, due to Covid-19, this becomes quite difficult since everything has moved to online contact. Does this mean it makes this function unnecessary? Absolutely not! In this article you will discover why a Vice-Chairman is extremely important in these times in combination with my activities and responsibilities.

SECRETARY/EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER: GIJS LAROS

Author: Gijs Laros
February 4, 2021

This academic year, I am the Secretary/External Affairs Officer of Asset | Economics. As the Secretary/External Affairs Officer of the board, you have a variety of responsibilities and possibilities. In this article, you can read more about what these are!

TREASURER: MARCEL VAN HOORN

Author: Marcel van Hoorn
January 28, 2021

Being a treasurer, what does that entail? Is it just bookkeeping, or is it a lot more? Well, it certainly is a lot more than just bookkeeping, and that makes it a very interesting, fun and challenging role. In this article you will learn more about what it entails to be a treasurer of Asset | Economics.

Winners in Corona

Author: Ashita Khandelwal
January 15, 2021

We are about to complete one year of living amidst this pandemic. As the country extends the lockdown period, numerous businesses have come to a near-standstill. Shopping streets remain empty, as the government is forced to close stores in order to maintain a grip on the virus. But, not everyone is losing out as a result of this pandemic.

A Christmas for the trees

Author: Ivo Knorr
December 18, 2020

Christmas is coming! Do you have a Christmas tree up this year? Read more about these trees in this Christmas themed blog article!

András Bohák: “The key to a finance job is good analytical skills”

Authors: Bas van de Mortel & Daniël Asselbergs
December 8, 2020

This weeks edition features an interview with an executive director of MSCI. András Bohák works in the Budapest office and provides us with insights and tips and tricks.

Running a study association during the Covid-19 pandemic

Authors: Marcel van Hoorn & Jeroen de Smet
November 26, 2020

A board year is a year that should always be an unforgettable time of your life. Due to the pandemic, everything is different compared to previous years. As the new board, we have been thrown into the unknown and need to decide what is best, despite having never experienced something like this and not being able to use playbooks from previous years. In this article we take a look at some challenges and opportunities that arise.

Eco Friendly vs. Budget Friendly

Author: Ashita Khandelwal
November 13, 2020

Sustainability is a trend now. Let’s do a quick cost and benefit analysis of replacing cheap products with the durable ones.

A recruiters’ perspective

Authors: Ivo Knorr & Daniël Asselbergs
October 29, 2020

The job market is more competitive than ever. We decided to interview a FrieslandCampina campus recruiter to get some extra knowledge about the job application process.

Why we need to rethink free trade

Author: Bas van de Mortel
October 20, 2020

At the start of the pandemic, the world panicked about the supply face masks running out. A few months later, the whole world panicked about the supply of medical ventilators. How could these problems arise in such a well-developed globalized economy? Does our system of free trade need to be reconsidered?

Partying or studying hard? The road to financial success

Author: Daan Schrage
August 2, 2020

If you are Dutch, you have probably heard the following statement in some form or another, be it from your parents, your uncle, or perhaps even one of your teachers: “Grades don’t matter, my employer has never asked to see my grade list.” The idea that, as long as you pass, the grades you received during your education will not impact your future career is one of the underpinnings of the Dutch “zesjescultuur” (“sixes culture”). But does this common wisdom of the Dutch actually hold true?

Interview with a member: Jasper de Groot

Today, you can read an interview about someone who has been a part of our association for a full year now. Namely, one of our beloved members of the freshmen committee: Jasper de Groot!

Opening borders: too soon or just in time for summer?

Author: Mike Schapendonk
May 29, 2020

Writing a new article today in the sun, my feet in a little swimming pool and slathered with sunscreen. All I can ask for is doing this at one of my favourite holiday destinations. A lot of countries are opening their borders for tourism, but is this the smart thing to do or is it too early?

Interview with a member: renee hekerman

May 14, 2020

For this month’s blog article, we have interviewed an alumnus of our association, namely our very own former Chairman; Renee Hekerman! Renee is currently a Corporate Finance trainee at FrieslandCampina, after finishing her Bachelor’s Economics and Business Economics in Tilburg and Master’s in Finance & Investments in Rotterdam.

Corona crisis in practice

Author: Mike Schapendonk
April 29, 2020

Hospitality employment agency Mise en Place went bankrupt, which caused thousands of students to lose their side jobs as a consequence of the corona crisis.