Publications
Mid-term Evaluation of the IMF’s Data for Decisions Fund (D4D)
This mid-term evaluation assessed how the IMF’s multi-donor Data for Decisions (D4D) Fund supported better macroeconomic policy decisions through improved statistics and capacity development. It found that the D4D Fund was well designed and generally effective, but that stronger focus on data use and ownership was needed to enhance the long-term impact of the fund.
2023-18
Real Time Evaluation of RVO’s Energising Development programme (EnDev)
At the request of RVO, SEO Amsterdam Economics, PwC and VU University Amsterdam carried out a real-time evaluation of RVO’s Energising Development programme (EnDev) between 2020 and 2025.
2025-191
Posted workers to and from the Netherlands; Facts and figures
This country report outlines the scale, characteristics, and impact of intra-EU posting to and from the Netherlands.
2025-184
Do higher earnings outweigh government’s calling?
We examine how wage differences influence the likelihood that public sector employees leave their jobs. The analysis considers both national and local government bodies. Our findings suggest that wage levels matter more in some branches of government than others.
103
SAS growth scenario at Copenhagen Airport
SAS functions as a critical hub carrier for Scandinavia, linking the region to global markets and providing essential mobility that facilitates economic integration across Northern Europe. Using the methodology and assumptions detailed in the SAS Economic Impact Report (SEO, 2025), this forecast quantifies the contribution of SAS operations at Copenhagen Airport (CPH) in 2030 under a growth scenario.
2025-156
The insurance costs of climate change
Climate change increases the intensity and frequency of natural disasters such as heat waves, forest fires, and floods. The large and rising costs of such disasters increase the risk that homeowners will no longer be able to insure themselves against such events.
2025-154
Evaluation and monitoring of the AGRI3 fund (2020-2024)
At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SEO Amsterdam Economics conducted a “real-time” evaluation and monitoring of the AGRI3 Fund over the period 2020 to 2024.
2025-56
Economic assessment of EU enlargement: Western Balkans and the Enlargement Trio (Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia)
The report assesses the economic effects of EU accession by the Western Balkans and the Enlargement Trio (Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia). Model estimates indicate that the accession of the nine countries would generate small but positive welfare effects for the Dutch economy and the EU overall.
2025-74
Effects of the EU–Mercosur free trade agreement on the Dutch economy
The report assesses the economic impact of the upcoming EU–Mercosur Agreement on the Dutch economy, using SEO’s structural gravity model of international trade. It concludes that the agreement will lead to modest increases in Dutch exports and imports, resulting in small but positive welfare gains. The report is complemented by detailed trade profiles for the Mercosur countries and selected partners, with a focus on trade in critical raw materials.
2025-114A, 2025-115
Evaluation of OECD’s Tax and Development Programme
Commissioned by the OECD, the evaluation found that the 'Mainstreaming Tax and Development Programme' is a relevant and generally effective initiative that helps developing countries strengthen their tax systems and improve domestic resource mobilisation.
2025-46