Publications
The economic and social impact of European airports and air connectivity
SEO was commissioned by ACI EUROPE to assess the regional economic and broad impact of airports.
2024-125A
Transition challenges for the Dutch retail sector
This study explores the investment needs of the Dutch retail sector in view of the challenges and opportunities arising from the Triple Transformation. The main finding of this study shows that the retail sector needs additional investments of about 1.2 per cent of turnover per year to realise its goals regarding sustainability, digitalisation, and talent development.
2024-67b
International opportunities in the energy transition
This study identifies international earning opportunities for Dutch business sectors operating within the energy transition.
2024-83
Advisory services SEO – Development of PUM’s MEL system and new ToC
During the period from February to July 2023, SEO provided advisory services to enhance the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system of the PUM Netherlands Senior Experts (PUM).
2023-81
International Best Practices in Social Security Systems
This research includes six case studies that provide inspiration and lessons for social security policies in the Netherlands and other countries. Each case study reveals trade-offs between efficiency, effectiveness, and feasibility.
2024-23
Evaluation of the AGRI3 Fund
The Inclusive Green Growth department (IGG) of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) commissioned SEO Amsterdam Economics to provide evaluation and monitoring support for the AGRI3 Fund. The evaluation team found that the fund's approach and instruments were relevant but identified a need for increased risk-taking and enhanced use of TA to fully realise its ambitious goals for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
2024-51
External Evaluation of the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development
At the request of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), SEO conducted an external evaluation of the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD), in cooperation with our partner MDF.
2024-51
Schiphol Amsterdam Airport: fewer flights or becoming more sustainable?
Environmental & noise measures, including a higher air passenger tax, are much better for the broad welfare than shrinking Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. Both options reduce emissions and noise, but the effects on emissions are larger in the environment & noise variant. These positive effects outweigh the direct costs for Dutch air passengers, airlines and Royal Schiphol Group.
2023-27A
The social contribution of family businesses in the Netherlands
Family businesses think in generations and strive for continuity, which leads to positive social outcomes.
2024-21
Strategic board decision-making. A pilot classroom experiment in executive compensation
Pay incentives affect group strategy discussions and decisions. Using a pilot classroom experiment with MBA students, we find that boards change their strategies based on incentives.
2024-15