Erik Meijer

Current Research FocusEconomics of aging

Why I Study What I StudyI think it's important.

What First Inspired Me to Pursue This FieldIn terms of a person, Arie Kapteyn (CESR director). My interest in the broader field of theoretical and applied microeconomics goes back to reading Deaton and Muellbauer's Economics and Consumer Behavior.

Recent FindingJob characteristics matter for labor force transitions, but the effect sizes depend on personality.

What I Want to Know NextWhy people make the decisions they make.

Favorite High-Tech Research ToolComputer

Favorite Low-Tech ToolsPaper and ballpoint