Luc Hens

About me

My interests—other than economics and statistics (see below)—include books (math, physics, science fiction, and more), music, running, and computing. Here’s a map of my personal micro-culture. And here’s a list of accessible books on economics and statistics and some of my favorite podcasts.

Teaching & Research

Until my retirement I was a professor of economics at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. For a list of publications see my Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) page. I taught a range of courses in economics and statistics. Most recently (links to 2024–2025 course syllabi): Economics for Business — Introduction to Macroeconomics — Statistics for Business and Economics I — Inleiding tot de Macro-economie — Statistiek I voor de Bedrijfseconomische Wetenschappen. Related stuff:

• Python code (in a Jupyter notebook) for introductory statistics: view notebook —— download notebook
• Research guide for students writing a research proposal, a term paper, or a master’s thesis (link)
• Recommendation letters: If you want me to write a letter of recommendation read this first

Sapere aude (Have the courage to use your own reason) — Immanuel Kant, Horace

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