Sections and faculty
The Amsterdam Business School has 7 research sections. All sections are involved in high-quality research and education in their own field of business.
More about our sections and staff
Faculty & Research
Research is vital to the Amsterdam Business School (ABS). Consistent with our mission, we aim to provide research-based education. Researchers at the ABS have proven excellence in terms of top publications, grant acquisition and collaborations in the core areas of our 6 sections. We publish internationally recognised research across the broad spectrum of business disciplines.
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PhD Research
Many scholars have started their career at as a PhD candidate at the Amsterdam Business School. Are you interested in starting your career as one of the 15 PhD candidates we welcome every year?More about our PhD trajectory -
Centres and institutes
Our research is conducted within a large variety of collaborations and affiliated research centres. Sometimes as a result of interfaculty initiatives, but always with close ties to the business and industry.More about our knowledge centres
Research Themes
ABS research aims for high societal relevance and impact. In line with the UN Sustainable Development goals and our research strengths, we focus on 5 research themes:
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Sustainability & Environmental Economics
Research on sustainability and environmental economics encompasses People, Planet and Profit. -
Responsible Digital Transformations
Research into ethical and sustainable digital transformations that leads to responsible growth. -
Resilient Society & Financial Stability
Risk & Macro Finance-oriented research that facilitates policy and practice in the areas of equality and financial stability. -
Nudging for a Better World
Research on the use of ‘nudges’ and behavioural interventions to solve pressing societal problems. -
Welfare & Healthcare
Research to promote a technologically advanced and sustainable welfare and care system.