Regular biography
Maarten De Ridder is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics and Political Science, affiliated with the Department of Economics. His research interests include macroeconomics, with a focus on advanced macroeconomic theory and environmental economics. He teaches courses such as EC334 Advanced Macroeconomics, EC417 Advanced Macroeconomics, EC539 Macroeconomics for Research Students, and EC560 Environmental Economics for Research Students. His academic profile can be accessed at https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/maarten-de-ridder, and he can be contacted via email at m.c.de-ridder@lse.ac.uk.
Scholar-generated biography
Maarten De Ridder is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics, specializing in Macroeconomics. His research explores the interplay between market power, innovation, and macroeconomic dynamics, particularly in the context of intangible investments and financial crises. De Ridder's work examines how policy shocks and institutional factors influence economic outcomes, including wage rigidities, fiscal multipliers, and productivity growth. His publications highlight the role of collective labor agreements, emissions-adjusted productivity, and the impact of R&D investments on economic performance. His research contributes to understanding the complexities of modern macroeconomic policy and its implications for sustainable growth.