Publications
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
Evaluation IFC’s Women in Work Program
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) commissioned SEO Amsterdam Economics (SEO) and the Kandy Consulting Group (KCG) to conduct an impact evaluation of its Women in Work (WiW) program in Sri Lanka. The evaluation showed that the program was relevant and effective and contributed to creating change towards gender equality at the level of individuals, firms, as well as at public institutions.
2023-104A + 2023-104B
Labor and social security in Sint Maarten
Labor and social security reforms in Sint Maarten: a balanced feasible and sustainable approach
2023-62
Impact students and alumni FEB-UvA
SEO conducted research on the impact of economics master's alumni at regional and national level. This is a brief overview of the results, obtained from research using CBS Microdata.
2023-112
A letter experiment to increase take-up of wage subsidies by employers
This paper analyzes the effect of a large-scale randomized letter experiment nudging employers to take up a wage subsidy for previously older unemployed.
98
The causal effect of paternity leave on the gender earnings gap: evidence from the Netherlands
This paper analyses the causal impact of paternity leave on the household income shares of mothers. We conclude that that paternity leave does not improve the mother’s income share and, in that sense, does not reduces the gender earnings gap.
97
Dutch labour market shortages and potential labour supply from Africa and the Middle East: is there a match?
The Netherlands and many other EU countries increasingly face labour market shortages, while around one third of young people in countries near Europe are unemployed. Is there a potential match between demand and supply?
2019-24
Long term effects of active labour market policies
Re-integration programs have a long-lasting and positive impact on the probability of employment. Only placement services and short-term training courses are cost-effective.
90
Quick scan 4 – Evaluation of sector plans
SEO and ecbo perform the monitoring and evaluation of the Regeling Cofinanciering Sectorplannen (scheme for co-financing of sector plans). This fourth quick scan assesses the progress of the planned measures.
2016-82
Study & Work 2016
This report examines the labour market position of higher vocational and university graduates.
2016-47