Background
Ark, Bart van was born on June 20, 1960 in Heerde, Netherlands.
Ark, Bart van was born on June 20, 1960 in Heerde, Netherlands.
Bachelor in Economics, University Groningen, Netherlands, 1981. Master of Arts in Agricultural Development Economics cum laude, University Groningen, Netherlands, 1985. Master of Arts in Economics, University Groningen, Netherlands, 1986.
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, University Groningen, Netherlands, 1993.
Research associate National Institute Economic Social Research, England, 1988—1990. Assistant professor University Groningen, 1990—1996, associate professor, 1997—1999, associate dean, international affairs, 2006—2007, professor, 2000—2004, since 2004. Consulting director, international economic research The Conference Board, Incorporated, New York York City, 1997—2006, executive director, economic research for New York, Beijing, Brussels, 2007—2008, chief economist, senior vice president, since 2008.
Director Groningen Growth Development Center, since 1991. Coordinator European Union Capital Labor Energy Material Service Inputs (EUKLEMS). Member numerous advisory committees.
Member editorial boards numerous professional journals.
Member of National Science Foundation, Netherlands Science Council.
Married; 2 children.