Matthias Van Laer De Gezelle (2000) is a PhD candidate within the Social History of Finance project. Their research revolves around the intricate relationship between money in its different forms and society. Currently, Matthias's research delves into the financial behaviour of Dutch households throughout the 20th century, with a particular emphasis on the impact of stable or volatile incomes on their financial decision-making processes. Their other interests encompass themes such as inequality, the evolution of the welfare state, and the historical dynamics of labour and labour markets.