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07/08/2022

The world’s been on a frenetic merry-go-round for the past months and the prospect for the rest of the year is rather bleak. While war is still raging in Ukraine and world’s largest graine supplies are stuck in Ukrainian ports ahead of this year’s harvest, global recession is looming ever closer on an already bleak horizon. Across the pond, Roe vs Wade was overturned, meaning that states have a clear path at banning guns… My bad, I forgot we’re talking about the US after all. States have a clear path at banning abortion. Yeah, that sounds more like it, USA! But, for once, I would like to keep clear of all the sordid news that have pestered us this year and tell you a story about McDonald’s and Communism.

Written by: Aaron Stefan PopaPublished on: Aug 04, 2022NewsMcDonald’s in Russia: A Feast in The Time of PlagueThe world’s been on a frenetic merry-go-round for the past months and the prospect for the rest of the year is rather bleak. While war is still raging in Ukraine and world’s largest gr...

03/07/2022

Estimator has once again travelled to Amsterdam to interview a graduated Econometrician who is currently working part-time as a Trading Assistant at DaVinci Derivatives. Jeffrey Zwart finished his Bachelor in Econometrics and Operations Research at Erasmus University and is currently doing his Masters in Quantitative Finance at Erasmus as well. During the interview, we talked about his studies, the firm and trading in general.

Written by: Aaron Stefan PopaMax Hedeman JoostenPublished on: Jul 03, 2022CareerVolatility Arbitrage: An Interview with Da VinciEstimator has once again travelled to Amsterdam to interview a graduated Econometrician who is currently working part-time as a Trading Assistant at DaVinci Derivatives. Je...

10/06/2022

The crypto market crashed about a month ago and this can only be news to those living under some rocks or too busy with the Heard vs Depp lawsuit to notice the obvious staring them in the eyes. So, here’s the story of the most volatile week in the history of cryptocurrencies, a story of arrogance and greed, the domino effects of unregulated markets and the depressing story of the “Lunatics”, a (now-extinct) group of irresponsible gold diggers who thought they had discovered the philosopher’s stone, only to find it was a worthless amethyst. But hey, who said life was fair? A certain change of pace and tone will be noticeable for the ones who also read the 1st article on cryptocurrencies. I will first explain the concept behind stable coins and then focus on algorithmic stablecoins (i.e., TerraUSD). Ultimately, we will analyse the crash per se and go through the juiciest theories on the street. Hop on and enjoy the ride!

Written by: Aaron Stefan PopaPublished on: Jun 10, 2022NewsMarket Su***de The crypto market crashed about a month ago and this can only be news to those living under some rocks or too busy with the Heard vs Depp lawsuit to notice the obvious staring them in the eyes. So, here’s the story of the mo...

07/06/2022

A couple months ago, the estimator had the privilege of interviewing the Sijbren Cnossen Professor of Public Economics at ESE, Bas Jacobs. And as of June 2022, prof.dr. Jacobs will be appointed as the Professor of Public Economics at the School of Economics and Business at VU Amsterdam. Professor Jacobs has held a crucial role in the Dutch economic policy debate with several renowned works on optimal taxation and income redistribution among many other fundamental economic topics. During our talk we got the chance to hear about his student journey, as he recited many obstacles he had encountered and how he had overcome them. We also got the opportunity to ask about his research, where he drives inspiration from and the topics he’s most passionate about.

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Written by: Begyum AkyolLala AlAsadiMax Hedeman JoostenPublished on: Jun 07, 2022EducationalInterview with Dr. Bas Jacobs A couple months ago, the estimator had the privilege of interviewing the Sijbren Cnossen Professor of Public Economics at ESE, Bas Jacobs. And as of June 2022, prof.dr. Jacobs wi...

13/05/2022

Paris, the city of love. The city of lights. A fashion capital of Europe. Paris does leave a vivid and lasting emotion to anyone that ever visits it, whether it’s disgust at the uncleanness that surrounds the capital, stress at the countless tourists promenading all year round, or awe at the beauty and art-filled galleries and palaces. One does not simply remain indifferent to Paris. With spring well under way and summer just around the corner, you might be already making your travel list for the months to come. The Mediterranean coast is the safe option for a pleasurable seaside escapade, Greece seems awfully popular in these parts of the world as well. And now that Macron has been re-elected, you might be contemplating visiting the much-admired French capital. Whether you have recently visited the city or plan on doing so, or simply want to learn more about the French culture and history, this article was meant for you.

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Written by: Aaron Stefan PopaPublished on: May 12, 2022SocialParis: The Lighthouse of La Belle ÉpoqueParis, the city of love. The city of lights. A fashion capital of Europe. Paris does leave a vivid and lasting emotion to anyone that ever visits it, whether it’s disgust at the uncleanness that s...

03/05/2022

Back in early April, the estimator had the chance of indulging in what many would label as one too many cups of coffee. We embarked on the mission to attend the Amsterdam Coffee Festival and among us were daily coffee drinkers and Floris, who despises coffee (or shall I now say despised?). His presence was monumental for us, as it allowed us to walk him through his coffee intervention. In this article we’ll briefly take you along our coffee journey through some pictures and end off with the results of a survey we conducted on the festival attendees. Don’t expect us to point out the particulars of the amount of coffee we each had that day - far too many if you ask Floris.

Written by: Lala AlAsadiPublished on: May 03, 2022SocialAmsterdam Coffee Festival: A Caffeine Addicts Glorious ResurrectionBack in early April, the estimator had the chance of indulging in what many would label as one too many cups of coffee. We embarked on the mission to attend the Amsterdam Coffee...

26/04/2022

While enjoying your well-deserved holiday, you need to be prepared for the Dutch national holiday, King’s day. Because most of the old traditions of King’s day are not widely used by students, some student-proof activities, apart from partying, are presented. So to prevent you from getting fear of missing out, here are some things that for sure will get you through it.

Written by: Floris De VriesPublished on: Apr 26, 2022SocialGood Ways to Spend King's DayWhile enjoying your well-deserved holiday, you need to be prepared for the Dutch national holiday, King’s day. Because most of the old traditions of King’s day are not widely used by students, some student-pr...

14/04/2022

Isn’t it mind boggling how one can pay an x amount for a pair of sneakers and then walk out of the store, only to see its value quadruple, if not more? don’t we all buy sneakers for the same reasons?

Well, yes and no, depending on who you ask. For some, a sneaker is a statement piece, for others it’s about getting from point A to point B. Lately however, it’s understood to be a financial asset and therefore a collectible piece of item of the highest value. I’d say the first two explanations for buying a sneaker are fairly self-explanatory. Thus, I’ll dig into the third one, which in fact sheds light to the phenomenon of “hyperinflation in the sneaker market.

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11/04/2022

Spring has finally arrived, the sun is out and so are the bikes. If you are a student, 99% of you own a bike. But what does your bike say about you? Here is a quick personality (not biased at all!)- an insight into what does your bike really says about you!

Written by: Giedre KrotovaitePublished on: Apr 11, 2022SocialWhat Does Your Bike Say About You?Spring has finally arrived, the sun is out and so are the bikes. If you are a student, 99% of you own a bike. But what does your bike say about you? Here is a quick personality (not biased at all!) insight...

05/04/2022

It has been over one month since this year's final Econometrics 1 lecture. For years, the final lecture had been a notorious one for most students. Marked by students' weary faces, all counting their precious and scarce hours of sleep awaiting the exam week. But this year, the lecture was memorable for a whole different reason; for during the lecture, the professor, dr. Christiaan Heij, was awarded the “De Desiderius” by the Dean Prof. Patrick Groenen on behalf of the Executive Board of Erasmus University Rotterdam for a plethora of achievements.

Some weeks after the said event, Estimator conducted an online interview with Mr. Heij. During the interview, we covered numerous topics, from his studies and career to his thoughts on the prospects of the field Econometrics. He also shared a short story from when he came to Rotterdam to sit his job interview. So, if you want to find out more about the professor, the field of Econometrics and the spirit of the people of Rotterdam, read on!

24/03/2022

Impending doom awaits Jakarta. With rising sea levels and a low ground level, the capital of Indonesia is to become uninhabitable in 30 years. Hence why, the government is going to move the capital to a completely new city on Borneo: Nusantara. But to overcome the water, a huge challenge lies ahead. Before we delve in, here's a fun fact: The Dutch are actually helping them.

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Written by: Floris De VriesPublished on: Mar 24, 2022NewsJakarta - The Next Atlantis Impending doom awaits Jakarta. With rising sea levels and a low ground level, the capital of Indonesia is to become uninhabitable in 30 years. Hence why, the government is going to move the capital to a completely n...

22/03/2022

Who hasn’t heard of blockchains, cryptocurrencies, bitcoins or NFTs? Have you ever wondered what they really mean and what the hype is all about? Don’t you feel left out when you hear so many people talking about the topic (even on TikTok of all places) and you don’t understand the slightest bit? Or maybe you just want to impress your Tinder/Grindr date. If so, read on to find out enough to impress even the 24-year-olds still-living-in-their-parent’s-basement crypto millionaires.

If you are still reading, then my puns have worked (James Bay’s “Peer pressure” blasting in the background). Ironically, many people have that friend/acquaintance that is trading crypto, “on the verge” of becoming really wealthy, but still asking you to foot the restaurant bill and condescendingly arguing that “you couldn’t understand it anyways, Karen”. So, let’s try to change that then. In this article, we will cover blockchains and cryptocurrencies and slightly brush on the topic of NFTs.

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Written by: Aaron Stefan PopaPublished on: Mar 22, 2022EducationalUkraine & CryptocurrenciesWho hasn’t heard of blockchains, cryptocurrencies, bitcoins or NFTs? Have you ever wondered what they really mean and what the hype is all about? Don’t you feel left out when you hear so many people talki...