Geert Maarse

Geert Maarse

Articles by Geert Maarse

The Issue
July 2, 2020
- Geert Maarse
‘Dutch corona policy causes more suffering than it prevents’

The measures taken against the coronavirus may be more deadly than the virus itself. That…
The Issue
July 2, 2020
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The Issue
June 25, 2020
- Geert Maarse
This article is of no use to the world (well, almost none)

Scientists are publishing like mad, especially during this corona crisis. But does this…
The Issue
June 25, 2020
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The Issue
June 11, 2020
- Geert Maarse
‘A fearful society is emerging’

The corona crisis is causing fear and insecurity among the Dutch population. A third of…
The Issue
June 11, 2020
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The Issue
May 28, 2020
- Geert Maarse
‘The best school should be located in the city’s most disadvantaged neighbourhood’

Differences in quality between schools are growing increasingly prominent. As a result,…
The Issue
May 28, 2020
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The Issue
April 29, 2020
- Geert Maarse
‘Corona magnifies the disparities between the rich and poor’

What will happen when the coronavirus gains a foothold in Africa? Do low-income countries…
The Issue
April 29, 2020
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The Issue
April 9, 2020
- Geert Maarse
‘We will increasingly often be confronted with what we are willing to pay for each year we add to a person’s life’

In this series, Erasmus University’s academics reflect on the coronavirus crisis from…
The Issue
April 9, 2020
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The Issue
March 20, 2020
- Geert Maarse
‘The coronavirus outbreak is forcing us to embrace a new economic system’

Professor of Urban and Regional Economics Frank van Oort discusses the economic impact of…
The Issue
March 20, 2020
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The Issue
February 6, 2020
- Geert Maarse
‘We can expect more outbreaks like the coronavirus’

Professor of Virology Marion Koopmans is currently researching the novel coronavirus…
The Issue
February 6, 2020
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The Issue
December 12, 2019
- Geert Maarse
‘Even the milk you pour in your coffee is part of the culture war’

How do you prevent a heated discussion with your uncle during Christmas dinner? Cultural…
The Issue
December 12, 2019
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The Issue
October 17, 2019
- Geert Maarse
‘Without an economic model, all we can do is freak out’

Do economic models actually reflect reality? Full Professor of Econometrics Philip Hans…
The Issue
October 17, 2019
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