Jonas Van der Slycken

foto_jonas-vander-sleycken.jpg

Jonas Van der Slycken is a writer, economist, and visiting professor specializing in well-being and sustainability economics. His work is driven by a commitment to developing healthy and equitable systems of prosperity, with the aim of shaping a society that is resilient and future-oriented. His current research focuses on the development of a student housing cooperative in Ghent and a “dream lottery”.

Jonas is the author of "Schandalig rijk of ongelijk? Het lot van onze maatschappij" (Acco, 2025) and "Genoeg voor iedereen Naar een economie die zorgt voor mens en planeet" (Manteau, 2023). He is a columnist for MO* and Samenleving & Politiek.