
Tom Schraepen
Tom works at Bruegel as a Research Analyst. He obtained his BSc in Business Engineering and his MSc in Applied Economics from KU Leuven. He wrote his master’s thesis in the field of innovation economics.
Prior to joining Bruegel as an Research Intern at Bruegel, Tom completed coursework of the MSc in Comparative and International Politics at KU Leuven, headed multiple student organisations and worked as a communications and events intern at Bruegel.
Tom is a Belgian citizen. He is fluent in Dutch and English, and advanced in French.
Featured work

Green public procurement: A neglected tool in the European Green Deal toolbox?
A new EU regulatory action in public procurement could unlock the potential of green public procurement and add an important element to the European G

Remote work, EU labour markets and wage inequality
More remote working in the wake of the pandemic could exacerbate wage inequality, with young workers, women and the low educated potentially losing ou

Blending the physical and virtual: a hybrid model for the future of work
The pandemic has shown that many workers can efficiently work remotely, with benefits for wellbeing and even productivity. The European Union should d