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Matthias Olthaar

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Lector (Professor) Green Economics & Process Optimization NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences at NHL Stenden
📍 Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands

Matthias Olthaar is a Lector in Green Economics & Process Optimization at NHL Stenden University, focusing on future-proof economic models. An author and columnist, he researches the societal impact of global production chains, circular economy, and post-growth systems. He earned his PhD from the University of Groningen.

He is deeply engaged in creating a more equitable society, co-founding the "Genoeg om te leven" (Enough to Live) foundation and contributing to the Postgroei Nederland think tank. He actively questions consumerism and advocates for business models that promote well-being over accumulation, a philosophy central to his books and lectures.

Unique fact: Matthias posits that 8. 5 billion people could lead good lives, within planetary boundaries, using just 30% of current global production.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Lector (Professor) Green Economics & Process Optimization NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
Location
Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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Post-Growth Economics
He is a member of the Postgroei Nederland think tank and co-author of "Er is leven na de groei" (There is life after growth), actively promoting this concept.
Sustainable Consumption
His social posts and book, "Alles van waarde, " challenge consumerism and explore how daily economic choices can create a better world.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
Lector (Professor) Green Economics & Process Optimization NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
NHL Stenden
1-2017 - 1-2018
Lector (US: Professor; UK: Reader)
NHL Stenden
10-2022
Mede-oprichter Just Enough
Just Enough
1-2021
Bestuurslid / mede-oprichter
Stichting Genoeg om te leven
6-2022
Lid denktank en schrijverscollectief Postgroei Nederland
Postgroei Nederland
In the press

Media appearances

Green Economics & Process Optimization – NHL Stenden. Featured in NHL Stenden
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Education
2010 - 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Groningen
2003 - 2009
MSc
Erasmus University Rotterdam
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