Publications
The effect of a bonus cap on compensation structure in the banking sector
We study the effect of a bonus cap on compensation structure among top earners in the Dutch banking sector.
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Posting of workers in the road freight transport sector
This thematic report examines the scale, characteristics, and impact of posting in European road transport.
2026-26
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.
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Economic Contribution of Copyright Industries in the Netherlands – a study based on the WIPO Guide
This study measures the economic contribution of industries for which copyright is relevant using the methodology as defined in the Guide of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
2025-30
Then only Two Wise Men came from the East: a Reduction in the Tax Subsidy for High-skilled Immigrants
Many European countries have tax incentives to attract high-skilled immigrants. In 2019, the Netherlands has reduced the duration of the tax subsidy from eight to five years. This paper analyzes the effect of this reduction on the inflow of high-skilled immigrants.
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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
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
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.
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