Economie en Bedrijfseconomie

Study economics in Groningen and explore how inequality, the role of the state, and other big societal issues can be affected by economics – and how you can impact them for the better.How do periods of higher interest rates affect the economy? And, how can monetary and fiscal policy be used to combat inflation? Can we predict whether a proposed government programme is likely to improve the welfare of its citizens and future generations? Can taxes and subsidies stimulate firms to care for the environment?In the Economics profile of the BSc Economics and Business Economics in Groningen, you analyze big societal problems equipped with rigorous analytical tools from economics. The courses taught focus not only on macroeconomic and microeconomic theory and policy but also on the current and historical debates on topics such as inequality and limits to growth.You will get insights into a wide range of topics like banking, fiscal and monetary policy, economic development, political economy, economic theory, decisions made by consumers on labour and other markets, and strategic behaviour between firms on markets. By studying economic problems with real-life data, you will gain the necessary knowledge to analyze complex economic issues, interpret data, and make informed decisions. As such, along with solid communication and presentation skills, you will develop valuable analytical and

Study economic development and globalization in Groningen and understand the role of governments, firms, and individuals in reshaping the global economy to deal with the important societal challenges of today.Why are some countries rich and others poor? How does globalization affect sustainability, inequality, and climate change? What is the relationship between international trade and economic development? The Economic Development and Globalization profile in Groningen is one of the few economic programmes in the Netherlands that offers a comprehensive and global perspective on current economic and societal trends. When you choose this specialization, you will study the impact of economic development and globalization on firms, individuals, and our society, and the government’s role in that process.With the increasing integration of the world economy through international trade and capital flows, it is important and highly relevant to consider the contemporary challenges we are facing. In this profile, you will learn about technological change and innovation, the socio-economic determinants of development in various regions of the world, as well as how production in a global context impacts nature and emissions. You will gain insight into the theories and policies to understand why some regions of the world have managed to develop successfully, while other regions are struggl

Study business economics in Groningen and discover how firms create financial value while balancing societal and sustainability concerns.
How can corporations use financial derivatives to manage their currency risks? Do stocks of environmentally friendly firms provide a better risk-return tradeoff? How can a business assess its social and environmental impact using sustainability accounting? In the Business Economics profile, you engage with such questions to understand financial decision-making within organizations from an economic point of view.In the Business Economics profile of our BSc Economics and Business Economics programme, you will focus on corporate investments, financing, security pricing, and accounting, while also paying attention to economics, marketing, human resource management, and logistics. Moreover, you will learn about business ethics and sustainability and get an insight into corporate responsibility and its impact on organizations at both local and global levels. You will also work on many important employability skills: analytical skills, data skills, team skills, writing skills, and presentation skills. Every year you will work on a research project to answer societal relevant questions using real-life data. We work closely with companies from various industries and regularly offer career and employability events or guest lectures by our alumni, busin