Matthijs Korevaar receives two ERIM awards for outstanding research contributions

Matthijs Korevaar received the Top Article Award for his groundbreaking paper “Reaching for yield and the housing market: Evidence from 18th-century Amsterdam”, that was published in the Journal of Financial Economics. His research sheds new light on the link between investor behaviour and housing market volatility, significantly influencing both academic discussions and public policy.

Korevaar was once again honoured for his remarkable contributions to financial-economic research, particularly his interdisciplinary approach and advocacy for open science. It was Rector Magnificus Jantine Schuit who presented the ERIM Award for Outstanding Performance by a Young Researcher. Because Matthijs was engaged in a research visit abroad, the awards were accepted on his behalf by colleague Prof. Sebastian Gryglewicz. The ERIM Awards 2024 once again showcased the institute’s commitment to academic excellence and societal impact, reaffirming its position as a leading research community.

About Matthijs Korevaar

Matthijs Korevaar is a researcher known for his work in finance, real estate, and economic history. He holds a position as an associate professor in the Department of Business Economics at Erasmus School of Economics. Korevaar's research focuses on long-term developments in real estate markets, housing finance, and the economic history of financial markets. 

His work often involves analysing historical data to understand contemporary economic phenomena and market behaviour. Korevaar has published his findings in various academic journals and is involved in teaching and mentoring students in the fields of finance and economics. 

In 2021 he received a Marie Skłodowska-Curie (Global) Fellowship and in 2024 a NWO Veni grant, of up to 320.000 euros.