Martijn conducts research at the intersection of economics and political science (political economy) and teaches in the Politics, Philosophy, & Economics (PPE) bachelor program. His focus area is the European Union (EU). He mainly works on EU trade policy, for instance through the lens of the protection and trade of EU regional specialty foods (geographical indications) such as Parma ham and Gouda Holland. He also studies EU institutional design (Article 50/Brexit, Role of national parliaments and Early Warning System).
In 2020, he was elected a member of the Utrecht Young Academy (UYA). His research has been cited in EU-wide (The Guardian, Politico.eu, LSE EUROPP Blog, Agra-Facts), Dutch (NPO Radio 1, NRC, nu.nl, RD, Quest), and Belgian media (De Standaard, De Morgen, De Tijd, Het Nieuwsblad).
Martijn obtained his PhD at KU Leuven (2018) and has been on research stays at Stanford 木瓜福利影视 (2015) and LUISS Rome (2022).
Textbook 鈥淭he Microeconomics of Market Failures and Institutions鈥�
With Coen Teulings, I wrote a textbook 鈥淭he Microeconomics of Market Failures and Institutions", which is forthcoming at Palgrave.
鈥淎n exciting and crystal clear text book on institutions. Its interdisciplinary approach is exceptional, expanding the reader鈥檚 perspective while preserving the analytical precision and rigor of economics.鈥� 鈥� Jonathan Schultz, George Mason 木瓜福利影视, affiliate of Harvard鈥檚 Culture, Cognition, and Coevolution Laboratory
鈥淚n the last few decades, the field of economics has been transformed by interdisciplinary research on how institutions and culture shape economic and political outcomes. This wonderful book is the first systematic and accessible exposition of these new insights. It is much more than a textbook, and it will be a precious companion to anyone who seeks a deep understanding of the historical roots of modern economies.鈥� 鈥� Guido Tabellini, Bocconi 木瓜福利影视, co-author of the book 鈥淭he Economic of Effects of Constitutions鈥�
Now available for pre-order (expected delivery May 2025)
TEDx-talk "Cheese, Love, and Understanding"
Do you know the difference between Feta and white cheese? Chances are you don鈥檛 - but even if you do, can鈥檛 we all use some more 鈥渃heese, love, and understanding?" Find out more about Europe鈥檚 gastronomic heritage, the economics of asymmetric information, and the importance of coming together through the prism of Roquefort and Halloumi in the TEDx talk below.