Economist Week 2025

An Economic Challenge: Innovation for a Sustainable Tomorrow 🌱 🌍

March 31st until April 4th

About Economist Week 2025

Join AEclipse Economist Week 2025, where students connect with leading economists, consultants, policymakers, and recruiters to explore cutting-edge topics in economic consulting, policy-making, and sustainability. This year’s theme, “An Economic Challenge: Innovation for a Sustainable Tomorrow,” highlights pressing global issues and how economics can drive sustainable solutions.

Get ready for a week filled with guest lectures, interactive workshops, and recruitment opportunities from top organizations, including The World Bank, PwC Strategy&, BoFEB, RBB Economics, ING, and De Nederlandsche Bank.

📌 Why Participate?

✔ Gain insights from top industry experts.

✔ Develop problem-solving skills through interactive case studies.

✔ Network with professionals and recruiters.

✔ Discover career opportunities in economic consulting, banking, and policy-making.

AEclipse presents this year's Economist Week, themed An Economic Challenge: Innovation for a Sustainable Tomorrow.

Below you will find the agenda of this year's Economist Week. You can sign up here!

Would you like to become a member of AEclipse? You can sign up here!

!!The deadline for CV-based events is Sunday, March 23rd 2025!! (Submit at the bottom of this page)

Please ensure that you transfer the required fee for your event registration to AEclipse by March 23rd, 2025 using the following information:

IBAN: NL67 RABO 0311 6970 97

Transfer information: Economist Week 2025, full name, the workshop(s) you signed up for

Economist Week 2025: Event Lineup

Day 1: Monday, March 31st

The World Bank | Guest Speaker & Q&A

15:00 - 17:00

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Hrisyana Doytchinova – Economist at the World Bank

Join us for an engaging World Bank Q&A session with Hrisyana Doychinova, an Erasmus School of Economics alumna.

Ms. Doytchinova will introduce the World Bank's purpose and talk about her experience working there. She will then open the floor to student questions. Gain insights into her day-to-day role in the Economic Policy Unit, working on Mongolia and Romania. Do not miss this opportunity to connect, inquire, and learn from Ms. Doytchinova's wealth of experience.

📌 Open to all students | No sign-up fee required

Day 2: Tuesday, April 1st

Strategy& (PwC) | Interactive Workshop & Recruitment Event

15:00 - 17:00

(Networking drinks: 17:00 - 18:00)

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Tariq Abdul Muhaimin & Rob Wessels - Engagement Managers at Strategy&

Explore the world of economic and general consulting in this interactive workshop led by consultants from Strategy&, the global strategy arm of PwC. You’ll engage in a real-world case study focused on economic challenges in sustainability, develop your problem-solving skills, and learn how economic consulting influences policy and corporate strategy.

Following the workshop, enjoy networking drinks where you can connect with Strategy& consultants and recruiters to learn about career opportunities.

For this event, please upload your CV after finishing your sign-up.

📌 Sign-up required | $5 for Non-Members, Free for AEclipse Members

Day 3: Thursday, April 3rd

BoFEB | Economic Traineeship Recruitment Event

10:00 - 12:00

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Jasper Lukkezen - Directeuren Economentraineeship BOFEB

The Economists Traineeship BoFEB prepares young academics for policy positions at ministries and other government institutions. The traineeship lasts one year and starts every year in March and September. The traineeship consists of two parts, each of which lasts six months. The first part focuses on deepening insight into the theory of financial and economic policy, in addition to learning various skills that are important for policymakers. During the second part, the trainees work at a ministry or other government agency, such as the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets, or the Dutch Central Bank.

Anouk Roethoff - Guest interactive speaker

Roethoff is a senior policy advisor at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and completed the BoFEB traineeship 5 years ago, which is reflected in her recent work. He directly supports the minister in the negotiations about revising the government budget. These negotiations are currently ongoing and are expected to finish before April 3rd.

Trainees at BOFEB

They will share insights from their firsthand experiences, offering a unique glimpse into the life of a BOFEB trainee. Use this opportunity to learn directly from their journey, understand the challenges and rewards of the program, and gain valuable advice.

This event is a recruitment event.

You will have the chance to ask questions about recruitment and pass on your CV to the appropriate people. The company will provide all the information needed to apply for traineeships or jobs! Please note that the BoFEB traineeship is open to all EU citizens who speak Dutch (Dutch citizenship not necessary). The recruitment event is held in Dutch.

For this event, please upload your CV after finishing your sign-up

📌 Dutch proficiency recommended | Sign-up required | $5 for Non-Members, Free for AEclipse Members

RBB Economics | Interactive Workshop & Recruitment Event

15:00 - 17:00

(Networking drinks: 17:00 - 18:00)

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Aidan Heijmans – Senior Associate at RBB Economics

Daan Schrage – Associate at RBB Economics

RBB is a stand-alone economic consultancy that focuses on competition economics. Founded in London in 2002, the firm has expanded to 14 offices around the globe. RBB uses economic principles to support investigations by the European Commission and various national competition authorities. This interactive workshop will include a comprehensive introduction to RBB Economics and an overview of their work.

After the workshop, enjoy networking drinks to explore career opportunities in economic consulting.

For this event, please upload your CV after finishing your sign-up

📌 Sign-up required |$5 for Non-Members, Free for AEclipse Members

Day 4: Friday, April 4th

ING Bank | Alumni Interactive Session

10:00 - 11:00

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Amrita Naik Nimbalkar - Junior Economist at ING Bank

Join ING’s interactive session with Amrita Naik Nimbalkar, an ESE and AEclipse alumni. Gain insights and be a part of the discussion on the current macro trends amidst global uncertainty. This is also a unique opportunity to connect with an alumnus and ask questions about working in the financial sector.

📌 Open to all students | No sign-up fee required

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) | Interactive Lecture

14:00 - 15:00

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Marco Hoeberichts - Senior Economist at De Nederlandsche Bank

Frank van Moock - Economist at De Nederlandsche Bank

Get ready for a dynamic and interactive session with Marco Hoeberichts and Frank van Moock from De Nederlandsche Bank! Join us for a one-hour interactive lecture where you'll dive into a real-life case study examining the productivity growth margins between developed markets like Europe and the US.

The session kicks off with a slide introduction setting the stage, followed by an insightful look at policy growth, and wraps up with a slide showcasing what it's like to work in a Central Bank—perfect for students eyeing a future in this exciting field. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and ask questions directly from industry experts.

📌 Open to all students | No sign-up fee required