Dr. S.J.A. (Jolanda) Hessels

Jolanda Hessels
Associate Professor
Erasmus School of Economics (ESE)
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Member ERIM
Field: Strategy & Entrepreneurship
Affiliated since 2008

Jolanda Hessels is associate professor at the department of Applied Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam. She is also affiliated with the Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization (EHERO). Jolanda obtained her PhD in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her research interests include the impact of labor market choices on work and life satisfaction, the role of foreign direct investment as a source of knowledge spillovers, and the relation between entrepreneurship, institutions and economic development.

Publications (45)

Articles (31)

Books

  • R. Veenhoven, E. Arampatzi, A.B. Bakker, M. Bruel, H.R. Commandeur, M. Burger, J. Das Gupta-Mannak, P. van Geest, J. van Haastrecht, M. Hendriks, J. Hessels, G.E. van Liemt, W.G.M. Oerlemans, H.W. Volberda & P.W. van der Zwan (2014). Het rendement van geluk: Inzichten uit wetenschap en praktijk. Den Haag: Stichting Maatschappij en Onderneming

Book Contributions (7)

  • J. Hessels & P. Van der Zwan (2019). Old age entrepreneurship and work-related stress. In C. Karlsson, M. Backman and O. Kekezi (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurship and Aging. UK: Edward Elgar
  • W. Hulsink, J. Hessels & K. Suddle (2011). Building entrepreneurial platforms and innovative hotspots: science and technology-based regional development in the Netherlands. In S. Mian (Ed.), Science and technology-based regional entrepreneurship. Global experiences in policy and program development (pp. 209-233). Edward Elgar
  • J. Hessels, M.W. van Gelderen & A.R. Thurik (2011). Entrepreneurial Aspirations, Motivations, and their Drivers (reprint). In P Davidsson, S Gordon & H Bermann (Eds.), Nascent Entrepreneurship (International Library of Entrepreneurship Series) (pp. 250-265). Cheltenham, UK and Northampton, MA, US: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
  • J. Hessels & M.W. van Gelderen (2010). New business creation in the Netherlands. In P.D. Reynolds & R.T. Curtin (Eds.), New Business Creation: An International Overview (pp. 175-192). New York City: Springer
  • E. Stam, K. Suddle, J. Hessels & A.J. van Stel (2009). High-growth entrepreneurs, public policies, and economic growth. In J. Leitao & R. Baptista (Eds.), Public Policies for Fostering Entrepreneurship. A European Perspective (International Studies in Entrepreneurship, 22) (pp. 91-110). New York: Springer
  • J. Hessels & A.J. van Stel (2008). Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and entrepreneurs' export orientation. In E. Congregado (Ed.), Measuring Entrepreneurship: Building a Statistical System (International Studies in Entrepreneurship, 16) (pp. 265-278). New York: Springer Science
  • J. Hessels (2008). Internationalization of Dutch SMEs. In L. Dana, I.M. Welpe, M. Han & V. Ratten (Eds.), Handbook of Research on European Business and Entrepreneurship (pp. 494-512). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar

Doctoral Thesis

Professional Publications (5)

  • J. Hessels & W. Naude (2014). Slagingskans bedrijfsoprichting afhankelijk van ondernemersvaardigheden. Economisch-Statistische Berichten, 99 (4692), 534-536.
  • P.W. van der Zwan & J. Hessels (2014). Ondernemerschap en geluk. In Het rendement van geluk: Inzichten uit wetenschap en praktijk (SMO & EHERO) (pp. 73-86). Meppel: Ten Brink B.V.
  • P.W. van der Zwan, J. Hessels, B. Hoogendoorn & N. de Vries (2013). The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor The Netherlands 2012. (Extern rapport, H201314). Zoetermeer: Panteia/EIM
  • P.W. van der Zwan, J. Hessels, A.J. van Stel & A.R.M. Wennekers (2012). The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2011 The Netherlands. (Extern rapport, A201211). Zoetermeer: Panteia/EIM
  • Y.M. Prince, J. Hessels, P.H.M. van Hoesel & C.C. van de Graaff (2006). Een blik op MKB en Ondernemeschap in 2015. Scenario's op basis van de CPB-vergezichten voor de Nederlandse economie. (Extern rapport). Zoetermeer: EIM

PhD Tracks (2)

Individual Characteristics, Contextual Factors and Entrepreneurial Behavior
  • Role: Daily Supervisor
  • PhD Candidate: Pourya Darnihamedani
  • Time frame: 2012 - 2016
Institutions and Entrepreneurship
  • Role: Daily Supervisor
  • PhD Candidate: Sanaz Ramezani
  • Time frame: 2019 -

Events (8)

2020
January
24
Towards a Philosophy of Entrepreneurial Decision Making: Understanding the Nature of Innovations within the Framework of the Quantum Multiverse
Research Seminar
As: Coordinator, Contact
2014
November
05
Development Economics and Happiness Economics
Research Workshop
As: Speaker, Contact, Coordinator
2013
December
09
Coordination and Judgment in the New Economy
Research Seminar
As: Contact, Coordinator
2012
April
13
Entrepreneurship and Happiness: Exploring the Relationship between Subjective Wellbeing and New Venture Creation
Research Workshop
As: Speaker
2011
December
06
Entrepreneurship and Employment Creation (SCALES Seminar)
Research Seminar
As: Coordinator
2010
June
24
Determinants of Job Satisfaction across the EU-15: A Comparison of Self-Employed and Paid Employees
Research Seminar
As: Speaker
2010
June
15
Institutions and Entrepreneurship (SCALES Seminar)
Research Seminar
As: Speaker
2008
November
13
International Entrepreneurship: Value Creation Across National Borders
PhD Defence
As: Speaker

Address

Visiting address

Office: N3-04
Burgemeester Oudlaan 50
3062 PA Rotterdam

Postal address

Postbus 1738
3000 DR Rotterdam
Netherlands

Research Initiatives

Latest publication

J. Hessels, C.A. Rietveld, A.R. Thurik & P. Van der Zwan (2020). The higher returns to formal education for entrepreneurs versus employees in Australia. Journal of Business Venturing Insights, 13:e00148. doi: 10.1016/j.jbvi.2019.e00148